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Centre Approves 1,000‑MW Naying Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh
✍️ Construction World
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 03:34 PM
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The Union government has cleared a 1,000‑MW hydroelectric project at Naying in Arunachal Pradesh, paving the way for construction to begin.
The Ministry of Power has granted clearance for a 1,000‑MW hydroelectric project at Naying in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant step toward expanding the state’s renewable energy capacity.
The project, which is slated to harness the region’s riverine resources, is expected to contribute substantially to the national grid and support local development.
Construction is anticipated to commence shortly after the clearance, with a projected timeline of several years to reach full operational status.
The approval follows extensive feasibility studies and environmental assessments that confirmed the project’s viability and compliance with regulatory standards.
Stakeholders anticipate that the new plant will create employment opportunities and enhance energy security in the northeastern corridor.
The project, which is slated to harness the region’s riverine resources, is expected to contribute substantially to the national grid and support local development.
Construction is anticipated to commence shortly after the clearance, with a projected timeline of several years to reach full operational status.
The approval follows extensive feasibility studies and environmental assessments that confirmed the project’s viability and compliance with regulatory standards.
Stakeholders anticipate that the new plant will create employment opportunities and enhance energy security in the northeastern corridor.