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The Cabinet has approved a Rs 8,146 crore hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh with 700 MW capacity. The Tato-II project will generate 2738 MU of energy annually and improve regional power supply. It includes infrastructure development like roads, bridges, and social facilities for locals. The joint venture between NEEPCO and Arunachal government will provide 12% free power to the state.

Key Points: Cabinet approves 700 MW Tato-II hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh

  • 700 MW hydro project to generate 2738 MU annually
  • Rs 8,146 crore investment approved by CCEA
  • Joint venture between NEEPCO and Arunachal govt
  • 12% free power and infrastructure benefits for locals
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Cabinet approves 700 MW hydro electric project in Arunachal Pradesh for Rs 8,146 crore

Rs 8,146 crore Tato-II hydro project to boost Arunachal's power supply and infrastructure, with 700 MW capacity and 2738 MU annual energy output.

"The project will improve power supply in Arunachal Pradesh and balance the National Grid. - CCEA"

New Delhi, Aug 12

In a significant move, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved investment of Rs 8,146.21 crore for the construction of Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi District, Arunachal Pradesh.

The estimated completion period for the project is 72 months. The project with an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW) would produce 2738.06 MU of energy, according to the CCEA meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The power generated from the project will help improve the power supply position in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and will also help in balancing the National Grid.

The project will be implemented through a joint venture between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO) and the government of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Centre will extend Rs 458.79 crore as budgetary support for the construction of roads, bridges and associated transmission line under enabling infrastructure, besides Central Financial Assistance of Rs 436.13 crore towards equity share of the state.

According to the CCEA, the state would benefit from 12 per cent free power and another 1 per cent towards the Local Area Development Fund (LADF), besides significant infrastructure improvement and socio-economic development of the region.

There will be significant improvement in infrastructure, including the development of around 32.88 kilometres of roads and bridges, for the project, which shall be mostly available for local use.

The district will also benefit from the construction of essential infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, marketplaces, playgrounds, etc. to be financed from dedicated project funds of Rs 20 crore.

Local population will also benefit from many sorts of compensations, employment and CSR activities, according to CCEA.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the project sounds promising, I hope they conduct proper environmental impact assessments. The Northeast is ecologically fragile. Development shouldn't come at the cost of destroying nature 🌿
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Aditya G
₹8,146 crore is a huge investment! Hope the money is used properly and there's no corruption. The 12% free power to state is a good move though. Will help local economy grow 💡
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Sarah B
As someone who's visited Arunachal, this is much needed! The current power situation there is terrible. But 72 months seems too long - can't they speed it up? Infrastructure projects in India always take forever.
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Karthik V
Good to see focus on balancing national grid. But what about local employment? Hope they train and hire local youth instead of bringing workers from other states. That would be real development!
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Nisha Z
The schools and hospitals mentioned are more important than the electricity imo. Remote areas in Arunachal lack basic facilities. Hope they deliver on these promises 🤞
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Michael C
Interesting project. India's hydro potential is massive but underutilized. This seems like a balanced approach - power generation plus local development. Hope it becomes a model for other states.

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