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Govt Clears Rs 14,105 Crore, THDC’s Kalai-II Hydro Project in Arunachal Pradesh

Newsmantra — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:07:35 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Union Cabinet approved a major hydropower investment in Arunachal Pradesh. The Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project, located in the remote

Anjaw district on the Lohit river, will cost Rs.14,105.83 crore and take 78 months to complete.

The Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project will have an installed capacity of 1200 MW, split across six units of 190 MW each and one unit of 60 MW. Once operational, the plant is projected to produce 4,852.95 million units (MU) of electricity every year.

The Centre will provide ?599.88 crore as budgetary support for roads, bridges, and transmission line infrastructure. Additionally, a Central Financial Assistance of Rs 750 crore will go toward the state government’s equity share in the joint venture.

Arunachal Pradesh will receive 12% free power from the project. A further 1% of power will feed directly into the Local Area Development Fund, ensuring benefits reach surrounding communities.

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Govt Clears Rs.26,069 Crore, NHPC’s Kamala Hydro Project in Arunachal

Newsmantra — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:59:14 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Rs 26,069.50 crore for the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. NHPC Limited will build the project jointly with the state government across three districts. The plant is expected to generate 6,870 MUs of electricity annually and will take 96 months to complete.

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PM Inaugurates POWERGRID Projects Worth ₹3,600 Crore in Rajasthan

Newsmantra — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:24:33 +0000

Gurugram: Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, inaugurated two major transmission infrastructure projects of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) in Rajasthan, with a combined investment exceeding ₹3,600 crore. The projects include the Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from REZ in Rajasthan (20 GW) under Phase-III Part-B1 and the Transmission System Strengthening Scheme for Solar Energy Zones (8.1 GW) under Phase-II Part-E. These systems will enable large-scale evacuation of renewable energy from the Bhadla region, home to one of the world’s largest solar parks. The projects strengthen the national grid, supporting India’s clean energy goals. As of February 15, 2026, POWERGRID operates 290 substations and over 1,84,370 ckm of transmission lines nationwide.

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Centre Approves Rs 797 Crore Green Hydrogen Jetty at Paradip Port

Newsmantra — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:33:11 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved a new jetty at Paradip Port costing over Rs 797 crore. The jetty will handle green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo. The project will be developed by Paradip Port Authority under a build-operate-transfer model.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the project will increase cargo capacity, attract investment, create jobs and boost green energy in Eastern India. The facility will also handle other liquid cargo in the early stages to ensure better use of the port. The project supports the National Green Hydrogen Mission and will include modern infrastructure and advanced safety systems for clean energy handling. D D News

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