Tato-II Hydroelectric Project Latest News
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) recently approved an investment proposal worth ₹8,146.21 crore for the construction of the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh.
About Tato-II Hydroelectric Project
- It is a 700 MW hydro power project planned on Siyom river/basin in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is a run-of-river project. The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 56 million cubic meters.
- The project consists of 4 turbines, each with 175MW nameplate capacity.
- It is expected to generate 2,738.06 million units of energy.
- The Power generated from the project will help improve the power supply position in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and will also help in balancing the national grid.
- Arunachal Pradesh will receive 12% free power and an additional 1% for the Local Area Development Fund (LADF).
- The project will be implemented through a joint venture between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The project will cost Rs 8,146.21 crore.
Source: TOI
Last updated on January, 2026
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