Guwahati: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, clearing investments totaling more than ₹40,000 crore. The decisions cover the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project and the 1,200 MW Kalai‑II project, together adding 2,920 MW of generation capacity to the region.
The approvals form part of a broader push to expand hydropower in India’s Northeast, a region long targeted for large renewable‑energy investments. Officials said the sanctioned projects represent significant capital deployment and are intended to strengthen the region’s power infrastructure and generation profile.
Measured in installed capacity, the two projects — one of the largest packages recently cleared for Arunachal Pradesh — aim to boost local and national electricity supplies. A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power; the combined capacity of 2,920 MW indicates large‑scale generation potential once both projects are completed and commissioned.
Details on project timelines, contractors, financing breakdowns and environmental clearances were not provided in the brief report. The announcement was reported by EastMojo.
Original Source: https://eastmojo.com/arunachal-pradesh/2026/04/08/arunachal-centre-clears-%E2%82%B940000-crore-for-two-mega-hydro-projects/
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Publish Date: 2026-04-08 18:11:00
