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Arunachal’s 1,000‑MW Naying Hydroelectric Project Receives Forest Clearance; 100,000 Trees to be Cut
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 11:33 AM
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The Arunachal Pradesh government has granted forest clearance for the 1,000‑MW Naying hydroelectric project, which will involve felling over 100,000 trees.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently approved forest clearance for the 1,000‑MW Naying hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh.
The project, situated in the Naying region, aims to generate a substantial amount of renewable electricity for the state and the national grid.
The clearance will permit the felling of more than 100,000 trees, sparking concerns among environmental groups about the impact on local biodiversity and forest cover.
Proponents argue that the project will boost Arunachal’s power capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, while critics call for stringent environmental safeguards.
The project, situated in the Naying region, aims to generate a substantial amount of renewable electricity for the state and the national grid.
The clearance will permit the felling of more than 100,000 trees, sparking concerns among environmental groups about the impact on local biodiversity and forest cover.
Proponents argue that the project will boost Arunachal’s power capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, while critics call for stringent environmental safeguards.