Rs 100 crore earmarked to revive Dumboor Hydropower plant in Tripura

Tripura's Minister Ratan Lal Nath disclosed that the state will allocate Rs 100 crore to refurbish the Dumboor hydropower plant, a key source of renewable energy in the region. The funding aims to replace aging equipment, improve turbine efficiency, and boost the plant's generation capacity. The project is expected to create temporary construction jobs and enhance power supply reliability for local communities. Officials said the restoration will be completed in phases, with the first phase slated to begin within the next six months. The move aligns with the state's broader strategy to increase clean energy output and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.