Kamala Hydroelectric Project Latest News
The Public Investment Board (PIB) recently gave approval for the Rs 26,070-crore, 1,720 MW Kamala hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh.
About Kamala Hydroelectric Project
- It is a 1,720 MW hydroelectric project proposed on the Kamala River (a major tributary of the Subansiri River) in Arunachal Pradesh's Kamle district.
- It is a storage-based scheme with a flood moderation component.
- The project involves construction of a 216-metre-high concrete gravity dam and an underground powerhouse.
- The project will generate 6,869.92 MU of green energy annually on completion.
- In addition to power generation, the project also envisaged to provide flood relief in the Brahmaputra valley.
- The project will be implemented on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) basis through a joint venture company with 74% equity by NHPC and 26% by the Govt of Arunachal Pradesh (GoAP).
- The completion cost of the project is estimated at Rs 26,069.50 crore.
- The project’s financing structure reflects strong institutional backing, with a 70:30 debt-equity ratio, substantial Central grants—Rs 1,340 crore for enabling infrastructure and Rs 4,743.98 crore for flood moderation—and 100 percent SGST reimbursement by the Arunachal Pradesh Government.
Source: TOI
Kamala Hydroelectric Project FAQs
Q1: Where is the Kamala Hydroelectric Project proposed to be located?
Ans: It is proposed on the Kamala River in Kamle district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Q2: What is the total installed capacity of the Kamala Hydroelectric Project?
Ans: The project has an installed capacity of 1,720 MW.
Q3: Kamala River is a tributary of which major river?
Ans: The Kamala River is a tributary of the Subansiri River.
Q4: Does the Kamala Hydroelectric Project have a flood moderation component?
Ans: Yes, the project includes a flood moderation component.
