Itanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,125. 37 crore in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday,
Addressing an event at the Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar, the prime minister virtually laid the foundation stones for two major hydropower projects in Shi Yomi district, and a convention centre in Tawang.
PM Modi also rolled out projects worth over Rs 1,290 crore across sectors, including road connectivity, healthcare, and fire safety.
The Tato-I project, with a capacity of 186 MW, will be developed jointly by the Arunachal Pradesh government and the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) at Rs 1,750 crore. It is expected to generate around 802 million units of electricity annually.
He said the two hydropower projects, whose foundations were laid today, will further strengthen the state’s position as a major power producer, generating employment opportunities for thousands of youths and ensuring affordable electricity for developmental activities.
The 240-MW Heo project will also be developed by the state government and NEEPCO at Rs 1,939 crore. It is expected to produce 1,000 million units of electricity each year.
These projects on the Yarjep River form part of a broader initiative to expand Arunachal Pradesh’s hydroelectric capacity and are expected to make a significant contribution to regional energy security.
The convention centre in Tawang will be built under the PM-DevINE scheme at Rs 145.37 crore. With a capacity to host over 1,500 people, it will meet global standards and support the tourism and cultural potential of the region.
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“We regard all eight Northeastern states as forms of Goddess Lakshmi. Therefore, we cannot see this region lagging in development,” Modi added.
Governor KT Parnaik, Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju were present at the programme.
