Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project Latest News
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs recently approved an investment of ₹14,105.83 crore for the construction of the Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project on the Lohit River in Anjaw District.
About Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project
- It is a hydropower project planned on the Lohit River (a tributary of the Brahmaputra River) in the Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is a run-of-river with pondage project.
- The project involves construction of a concrete gravity dam, upstream & downstream coffer dam, diversion tunnel, intake tunnel, pressure Shafts, underground Powerhouse complex, surge chamber, and Tail Race Tunnel, etc.
- The project has an installed capacity of 1,200 megawatt (MW) comprising six units of 190 MW and one unit of 60 MW.
- It is projected to generate 4,852.95 million units annually..
- The project will be implemented through a joint venture company between THDC India Limited (formerly Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited) and the government of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The Government of India will provide Rs 5.99 billion as budgetary support for roads, bridges and associated transmission infrastructure, along with central financial assistance of Rs 7.5 billion towards the state’s equity share.
Source: NE
Last updated on April, 2026
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