Naying Hydroelectric Project Latest News
An environmental public hearing for the 1000MW Naying hydroelectric project is scheduled for November 12.
About Naying Hydroelectric Project
- It is a proposed 1,000 MW hydropower project planned on the Siyom (Yomgo) river/basin in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It will be implemented by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO).Â
- The project includes the construction of a concrete dam, an underground powerhouse, and tunnels, with work expected to begin around 2028 and commissioning planned for 2032.Â
- Once operational, it is expected to generate 4,966.77 GWh of electricity annually.
Key Facts about Siyom River
- It is a right-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
- It flows in the Arunachal Pradesh state.
- The Mouling National Park is located on the east bank of the river.
- The Siyom has a length of about 170 km.
Source: TOI
Naying Hydroelectric Project FAQs
Q1: On which river is the Naying Hydroelectric Project proposed?
Ans: Siyom (Yomgo)
Q2: What is the planned capacity of the Naying Hydroelectric Project?
Ans: 1,000 MW
Q3: What type of hydropower structures will the Naying project include?
Ans: Concrete dam, underground powerhouse, and tunnels
Q4: Which national park is located near the Siyom River?
Ans: Mouling National Park
Q5: The Siyom River is a tributary of which major river?
Ans: Brahmaputra
