Review of the 2,880 MW Dibang Hydropower Initiative by Arunachal Deputy CM
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Itanagar, Jan 12 (NationPress) The Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein, conducted a review of the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project on Sunday, underlining its potential to greatly increase the state’s energy resources and infrastructure while also propelling economic revitalization.
He articulated that the project would leverage the state’s vast hydropower assets.
"This multipurpose hydropower initiative exemplifies what can be accomplished through dedication and collaboration," he remarked during his visit.
Mein noted that, led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the state government has successfully reinvigorated several previously stalled power projects, transferring them to numerous Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) for comprehensive and accelerated development.
The Deputy Chief Minister acknowledged that local communities and the youth from the region played a vital role in advancing the project.
"Engagement from local residents is essential for the successful execution of the project," he emphasized.
As the holder of the Power and Non-Conventional Energy Resources portfolio, Mein stated that the Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project is not merely a power facility; it is a catalyst for opportunity and will stimulate economic development, enhance tourism, and improve connectivity, ultimately benefiting the residents of the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the project in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh on March 9, 2024. With a projected cost exceeding Rs 31,875 crores, the Dibang project is set to become the tallest dam structure in India. It will produce electricity, assist in flood management, and generate employment opportunities, contributing to the socioeconomic advancement of the area.
The project is designed to feature a 278-metre-high dam, which will stand as the tallest concrete-gravity dam in the nation. It is proposed to be built using the Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) method, making it the highest RCC dam globally.
