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Six hydropower projects in Northeast marked as vulnerable
By August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

The Union Power Ministry has identified six major hydropower projects in the Northeast as vulnerable. According to Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) classified these projects as vulnerable because they are situated above 1,500 metres and located as the first projects in their respective river basins in the upper Himalayan region. Such conditions increase exposure to flash floods, landslides, and other climate-related risks. The projects listed are: Lower Subansiri…

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Public hearing held for 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydropower project in Arunachal
By August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board on Wednesday conducted a public hearing for environmental clearance to the 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in Anjaw district, being developed by THDC India Limited. The hearing, chaired by Anjaw Deputy Commissioner Millo Kojin, was attended by Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul, THDC officials, and more than 350 project-affected persons from 33 villages. The Rs 14,000 crore project is expected to generate free electricity worth Rs…

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The World’s Largest Hydropower Project and the Fate of Brahmaputra
By August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

The Brahmaputra is not only one of Asia’s mightiest rivers but also a lifeline for millions across India and Bangladesh. Its scale and transboundary nature make it a source of both sustenance and tension. The river is an important source of irrigation in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. It originates in the Mansarovar Lake region in the Kailash ranges of the Himalayas in Tibet (China). The river flows for approximately…

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Cabinet clears Arunachal’s Tato-II hydro project
By August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved an investment of Rs 8,146.21 crore for the Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. The project, with an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW), is expected to generate 2,738.06 million units of electricity. The completion timeline is estimated at 72 months. The project will be developed through a joint venture between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO) and the…

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JSW fully commissions Kutehr hydro project in Himachal Pradesh
By August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

JSW Energy Limited has completed the commissioning of the third and final 80 MW unit at its Kutehr Hydroelectric Power Plant in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. This comes just days after the company began power dispatch from the project’s first 80 MW unit. Electricity from the entire 240 MW capacity is now being supplied to Haryana. The project operates under a 35-year power purchase agreement with Haryana Power Purchase Centre at a levelised ceiling tariff of…

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Arunachal Pradesh targets 13 new hydropower projects
By August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on July 31, 2025, described the state as the “emerging hydropower capital of India”, citing its 56,000 MW potential and the transformative role of the power sector in driving development. In a social media post, Khandu said Arunachal Pradesh is positioning itself as the country’s energy engine while demonstrating that natural beauty and infrastructure can coexist. He highlighted that key projects long stuck in planning are now moving toward…

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Tata Power completes first tranche of Bhutan hydro investment
By July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Tata Power has completed the initial phase of its planned investment in Bhutan’s Khorlochhu Hydro Power Limited (KHPL) by acquiring a 40 per cent equity stake for Rs 1.2 billion, according to the company’s regulatory filing dated July 24. The investment involves the purchase of 12 million equity shares at Rs 100 each. This marks the first tranche of a total of Rs 8.3 billion strategic investment that will be executed over five years. The…

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J&K’s new hydro policy faces pressure from expanding solar footprint
By July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

As Jammu & Kashmir prepares a new policy to promote small hydroelectric projects, energy experts are raising concerns about the long-term viability of such investments amid the rapid growth of solar power across the region, according to a report by local news outlet Ziraat Times. The proposed hydro policy focuses on micro and mini hydropower plants under 25 MW, particularly in remote areas, with local panchayats and cooperatives expected to play a role in operations….

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Riew village backs for 11,000 MW Siang hydropower project
By July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

In Arunachal Pradesh, 98 households in Riew village (62% of the population), following over 300 in Riga, have now given their consent for preparing the pre-feasibility report for the 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The shift in public engagement has come through a sustained process of dialogue, awareness-building, and technical education. Support for the project has grown amid strategic concerns over China’s construction of a major dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which…

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DPE approves leaner board structure for THDC and NEEPCO
By July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has approved a restructuring plan for the boards of NTPC subsidiaries THDC India Ltd (THDCIL) and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO), according to a communication reviewed by Mint. The move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations as India expands its hydropower capacity along its eastern and northwestern borders. The DPE has agreed to redesignate the managing director position and appoint a non-executive chairperson for…

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