Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday attended a coordination meeting with power developers at Etalin in Dibang valley with power developers to review the progress of key hydropower projects in the state, officials said.
The projects reviewed included the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project (HEP) and the 680 MW Attunli HEP, both currently under implementation. In addition, updates were taken on the Emini (500 MW), Amulin (420 MW) and Mihumdon (400 MW) projects, which are presently at the survey stage.
“With a total planned capacity of 5097 MW, discussions focused on timelines, clearances, and ensuring development supports local welfare, infrastructure growth, and national energy security,” CM Khandu posted on X.
Slated to be India’s largest hydroelectric project, the 3097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project on the Dri River in Dibang Valley district is set to commence soon.
The project, being developed by SJVN Ltd, is expected to accelerate infrastructure growth, generate employment, improve local livelihoods and significantly strengthen India’s energy security.
Khandu also visited the Etalin project site along the Roing-Anini Highway and received a detailed briefing from SJVN officials.
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who also holds the power and hydropower portfolios, said the Etalin HEP features a 101.5-metre-high dam with a top length of 213.7 metres.
He added that the project’s Techno-Economic Clearance was revalidated on January 30 last year, with an approved cost of Rs 30,037.36 crore.
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According to officials, the project has secured Environmental Clearance and Stage-I Forest Clearance, with more than 69% of land compensation already disbursed, reflecting the State government’s emphasis on transparency and fairness.
The Attunli HEP, envisaged as a run-of-the-river scheme, is expected to further strengthen Arunachal Pradesh’s renewable energy capacity.
