ITANAGAR, Nov 14: The Arunachal Pradesh government has reiterated its focus on expediting hydropower projects with a combined capacity of nearly 19,000 MW currently at various stages of development in the state.
The issue was discussed at the 12th State-Level Steering Committee Meeting on Hydropower Development, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, with Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and other stakeholders in attendance.
Mein said the meeting reviewed the progress of hydropower projects and discussed ways to address implementation bottlenecks through better coordination and timely interventions.
Representatives of the Government of India, Deputy Commissioners, central public sector undertakings (CPSUs), power developers and other stakeholders participated in the meeting.
Emphasising the importance of translating the state's vast hydropower potential into tangible development, Mein said the government's priority was to accelerate project execution, strengthen the state's economy and contribute to India's clean energy goals.
Khandu said the government's focus was to fast-track hydropower projects being developed through various CPSUs and private developers, highlighting the need to accelerate implementation in the sector.
The nearly 19,000 MW project portfolio reflects the scale of hydropower development envisaged in the state, with the government seeking coordinated efforts among central agencies, private developers and district administrations to accelerate project execution.