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PM Modi lays foundation for hydro projects in Arunachal Pradesh
By September 24, 2025October 28, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh. The Heo Hydro Electric Project (240 MW) and Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (186 MW) will be developed in the Siyom sub-basin, with a combined investment of over Rs 3,700 crore. These projects aim to strengthen Arunachal Pradesh’s position as a power producer, generate employment for local youth, and provide affordable electricity to support regional development. The Prime Minister…

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EAC recommends ToR for four pumped storage projects
By May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recommended grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) for four pumped storage projects (PSPs) in its recent meeting. The Kotpalli Pumped Storage Project will be developed by Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) with a capacity of 1,800 MW. The project will be located in Shankargarh sub-district, Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh, at an estimated cost of Rs 95 billion. SJVN…

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Arunachal Pradesh approves SGST reimbursement for hydro projects
By January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has approved State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) reimbursement concessions for two major hydroelectric projects: the Subansiri Middle (Kamala) Hydro Electric Project and the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project. Both projects are being implemented through joint ventures. The Subansiri Middle project is led by NHPC Limited, while the Tato-II project is managed by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO). The Government of Arunachal Pradesh holds a 26% equity…

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Virendra Dogra wins LoA for feasibility study of 30.85 MW hydro projects in Tripura
By January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Virendra Dogra Power Projects Private Limited has secured the Letter of Award (LoA) for a feasibility study to develop 30.85 MW of mini, micro, and small hydroelectric projects (HEPs) in Tripura. The company quoted Rs 8.142 million for the project. Tripura Power Generation Limited (TPGL) invited the bid in November 2023. The scope includes assessing the technical, commercial, and economic viability of developing these HEPs on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis. The…

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Center lays foundation for three hydroelectric projects in Himachal Pradesh
By December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

The Central Government has laid the foundation stone for three hydroelectric projects (HEPs) in Himachal Pradesh. These projects are: Luhri Hydro Electric Project Stage I: This project involves constructing an 86 m high concrete gravity dam across the Satluj river near Nirath village. It will generate 210 MW of hydro power at an estimated cost of Rs 18.10 billion. Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project: A Run-of-River (RoR) scheme on the Satluj River near Khaira village,…

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Construction begins for Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan
By December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

The construction work of the Rs 69 billion Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan has commenced, with the plant expected to be commissioned by September 2029. The 600 MW project is being developed on the Kholongchhu River in eastern Bhutan. In August, Tata Power and Bhutan-based Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) partnered to develop the project. Later in November, Tata Power announced a partnership with DGPC to develop a 5,000 MW clean energy portfolio in Bhutan….

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India targets 777 GW power capacity by 2030 with focus on thermal and hydro
By December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Union Minister of State for Power, Shripad Naik, informed Parliament that India is actively expanding its power generation and transmission capacity to meet growing energy demands. Currently, 29,200 MW of thermal capacity is under construction, with 51,520 MW in the planning stages. The government aims to add 80,000 MW of thermal capacity by 2031-32. As of October 2024, India’s total installed capacity is 454.452 GW, with a target of reaching 777.14 GW by 2029-30. Hydroelectric…

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Supreme Court panel clears five hydro projects on Ganga
By December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

A Supreme Court-appointed panel has backed the development of five hydroelectric projects (HEPs) in Uttarakhand, despite opposition from the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) and the Jal Shakti Ministry, which raised concerns over ecological impacts and risks associated with the region’s seismic and landslide-prone nature. The court’s involvement dates back to the 2013 Kedarnath floods, after which it imposed a moratorium on new HEPs and directed the MoEF to evaluate their impacts. Over the…

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Centre, Himachal discuss 4,300 MW pump storage projects
By November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, held a meeting in Shimla to review Himachal Pradesh’s urban development initiatives and power sector advancements. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Public Works & Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh, and senior state and central government officials attended the meeting, focusing on the state’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and hydroelectric projects. During the discussions, potential collaboration between Himachal Pradesh and the Bhakra Beas Management…

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