CCEA Clears Rs 8,146 Cr, 700 MW Tato-II Hydroelectric Project In Arunachal Pradesh

Itanagar, Aug 13 (KNN) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 8,146.21 crore for the construction of the 700 MW Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. The project is expected to be completed within 72 months.

Designed with an installed capacity of 4×175 MW, the facility will generate an estimated 2,738.06 million units of energy annually. 

Officials said the project will improve power supply in Arunachal Pradesh and contribute to balancing the national grid.

The venture will be implemented through a joint venture between the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO) and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. 

The Centre will provide Rs 458.79 crore in budgetary support for enabling infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and transmission lines, and Rs 436.13 crore in central financial assistance towards the state’s equity share.

Arunachal Pradesh will receive 12 percent free power and an additional 1 percent for the Local Area Development Fund (LADF). 

The project is also expected to spur regional socio-economic growth through significant infrastructure development, direct and indirect employment, and opportunities for local suppliers, enterprises, and MSMEs.

The scheme includes the construction of around 32.88 km of roads and bridges, which will largely remain available for public use. Dedicated project funds of Rs 20 crore will support local amenities such as hospitals, schools, marketplaces, and playgrounds. 

Additional benefits to residents will come through compensation, employment opportunities, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

(KNN Bureau)