Itanagar: In a major boost for Arunachal Pradesh’s hydropower sector, the Union Cabinet has approved an investment of ₹26,069.50 crore for the construction of the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP).
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its nod to the project, which will be developed as a run-of-the-river scheme on the Subansiri River. It will span the districts of Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey.
The project is expected to be completed in 96 months (8 years) and will generate approximately 6,870 million units (MU) of clean energy annually. It will also contribute to peak demand management, grid balancing, and flood moderation in the Brahmaputra basin.
The Kamala HEP will be implemented through a joint venture between NHPC Ltd and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. The project includes the development of around 196 km of roads and bridges, most of which will be available for public use, bringing significant infrastructure benefits to the region.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu welcomed the approval, describing it as a landmark decision for the state’s development and clean energy future.
This approval, along with the recent clearance of the Kalai-II project, takes the total investment cleared for two major hydropower initiatives in Arunachal Pradesh to over ₹40,150 crore, underlining the Centre’s focus on harnessing the state’s vast hydropower potential.
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