Secretary, MNRE, Santosh Kumar Sarangi said that India’s clean energy transition requires diversification of renewable energy sources and greater focus on region-specific solutions. He emphasized that Small Hydro Power is a mature, reliable and environmentally sustainable renewable energy technology that can play a crucial role in strengthening energy security, supporting rural development and promoting balanced regional growth.

The Ministry said that the newly launched Scheme aims to support installation of approximately 1500 Megawatt of new Small Hydro Power capacity. The Scheme with a total financial outlay of over 2 thousand five hundred crore rupees, aims to provide Central Financial Assistance for SHP projects, support for preparation of detailed project reports and support for capacity building and others.

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The two hydro projects are designed to generate a combined annual energy of approximately 1,803 MUs—about 1,000 MUs from Heo and 803 MUs from Tato-I—contributing significantly to India’s clean energy commitments. Located in the Siyom sub-basin of Shi Yomi district, the Heo project (3×80 MW) and Tato-I project (3×62 MW) will promote sustainable energy, create employment opportunities, and bring socio-economic benefits to Arunachal Pradesh. These projects are expected to transform the region’s energy landscape, support regional development, and help achieve India’s broader clean energy and economic growth goals under the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047.

The event was attended by prominent dignitaries, including Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd), Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu, and Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju. NEEPCO, a subsidiary of NTPC Limited since 2020, has been a key player in power generation in India’s Northeast since 1976, with a current capacity of 2,057 MW across diverse energy sources. NTPC Limited, India’s largest power utility with an 83 GW capacity and plans to add 30.90 GW of renewable energy by 2032, continues to lead India’s efforts toward achieving Net Zero, ensuring energy security and sustainable development nationwide.

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The delegation was warmly welcomed by Shri L.P. Joshi, Executive Director (Tehri Complex), THDC India Limited followed by a comprehensive briefing on the construction, rehabilitation, and operational excellence of the Tehri Dam.

Shri R.K. Vishnoi, CMD, THDC India Limited, highlighting the deepening ties and shared aspirations between India and Nepal in the realm of clean and sustainable energy development remarked that it was a great honour and privilege for THDCIL to host the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal, along with his esteemed delegation, at the Tehri Dam.

The Chief Minister lauded the engineering marvel of the Tehri Dam, praising its robust design, sustainable power generation, and the contribution of THDCIL in shaping energy security. He termed it “a true symbol of engineering excellence” and extended appreciation to the engineers, workers, and management for their dedication.

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