Naying Hydroelectric Project Latest News
The Centre recently granted environmental clearance to the 1,000 MW Naying Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
About Naying Hydroelectric Project
- It is a proposed 1,000 MW hydropower project planned on the Siyom (Yomgo) River in the West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is a run-of-the-river project.
- 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.
- The project consists of 4 turbines, each with 250 MW nameplate capacity.
- Once completed, the project is expected to generate approximately 4,966.77 million units of electricity annually.
- It will be implemented by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO), a Miniratna Schedule ”A” Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Power.
Key Facts about Siyom River
- It is a right-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
- It is a river in Arunachal Pradesh that flows through the West Siang region.
- The Mouling National Park is located on the east bank of the river.
- The Siyom has a length of about 170 km.
News: OPI
Last updated on August, 2026
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