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Cabinet Approves Rs 14,106 Crore Kalai-II Hydropower Project in Arunachal

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a massive Rs 14,105.83 crore investment for the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project on the Lohit river in Arunachal Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the project will significantly boost clean energy and development in the Northeast region. The project, expected to be completed in 78 months, will generate substantial annual energy and provide the state with free power and local development funds. It will be implemented through a joint venture and includes major budgetary support for enabling infrastructure like roads and bridges.

Key Points: Cabinet Approves 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydropower Project in Arunachal

  • 1200 MW clean energy project
  • Rs 14,105 crore investment
  • 78-month completion timeline
  • Strengthen power supply in Arunachal
  • Significant local infrastructure development
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Cabinet approves 1200 MW Kalai-II hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh

Cabinet approves Rs 14,105 crore Kalai-II hydropower project on Lohit river, boosting clean energy and infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh.

"A major boost to clean energy and development in the Northeast! - Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, April 8

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project on the Lohit river in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Briefing the media on the decisions of the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the estimated completion period for the project is 78 months.

PM Modi later said that the approval to the hydroelectric project will strengthen power supply and bring infrastructure and opportunities to the region.

"A major boost to clean energy and development in the Northeast! The approval of the Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh will strengthen power supply, generate sustainable energy and bring infrastructure and opportunities to the region," he said in a post on X.

The project with an installed capacity of 1200 MW (6 x 190 MW & 1 x 60 MW) is expected to generate 4852.95 MU of energy annually. As the first hydro project in the Lohit Basin, it will strengthen power supply in the State, support in peak demand management, and contribute to balancing the national grid.

The Project will be implemented through a Joint Venture Company between THDC India Limited and Arunachal Pradesh government, a release said.

The Centre shall extend Rs 599.88 crore as budgetary support for the construction of roads, bridges and associated transmission line under enabling infrastructure besides Central Financial Assistance of Rs 750 crore towards equity share of the State.

The State will receive 12 per cent free power and an additional one per cent earmarked for the Local Area Development Fund (LADF), along with significant infrastructure development and socio-economic benefits for the region.

There will be a significant improvement in infrastructure in Namsai and Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh, including the development of around 29 kilometres of roads and bridges, for the project which shall be mostly available for local use, the release said.

Local populace shall also be benefited from many sorts of compensations, employment and CSR activities, it added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great news for sustainable energy! 1200 MW is huge. I just hope the environmental impact assessment was thorough. The Lohit river basin is ecologically sensitive. Development is good, but it must be responsible.
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Rohit P
Finally some concrete development in the Northeast. The 12% free power for the state and 1% for local development fund is a good model. Should be replicated in other hydro projects. Infrastructure boost will change lives there.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Arunachal, the potential is immense but the infrastructure is lacking. 29 km of new roads and bridges might seem small, but for remote districts like Anjaw, it's a game-changer. Hope the local employment promises are kept.
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Vikram M
A strategic and economic win. Strengthening our presence in border areas through development is the need of the hour. This project will provide power and also create a stake for the local population in India's growth story. Well done.
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Karthik V
₹14,000+ crore is a massive investment. While the intent is good, my only concern is timely completion. 78 months is over 6.5 years. We have seen big projects get delayed for years. Hope the monitoring is strict and funds are used properly.
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Meera T

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