Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Minister Pasong Dorjee Sona said that the 2880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project will play an important role in accelerating regional development, creating employment opportunities and strengthening India’s renewable energy capacity, and assured full support from the state government for its timely completion.
Dibang project important for regional growth, energy security: Arunachal MinisterSona made the comments on Sunday during a site visit to the project in Lower Dibang Valley district, where he led a high-level state government team to review the ongoing construction progress, officials said.
Sona was accompanied by Tourism and Rural Works Minister, Rowing MLA Muchchu Mithi, Dambuk MLA Puinnio Apum, Tourism Secretary Ramphoa Ngoa, District Commissioners and other senior officials of the district.
The team inspected various components of the strategically important project, which will be one of India’s largest hydropower projects when completed
Narendra Kumar, Executive Director and Head of the Project, NHPC briefed the visiting delegation about the basic work status including construction of the dam, development of infrastructure and related facilities required for smooth execution.
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He also appreciated the continued cooperation and support of the state government.
Expressing satisfaction over the scale and speed of construction, Sona observed that the project is crucial for the socio-economic progress of the region.
He said it would not only increase power generation but also create local employment and improve connectivity and infrastructure in the surrounding areas.
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The minister reiterated the government’s commitment to provide all necessary assistance to ensure successful implementation of the project.
The 2880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project developed by NHPC on the Dibang River in Lower Dibang Valley District is envisioned as a major hydropower and flood control initiative in the Northeast.
Once completed, it is expected to significantly increase hydropower generation capacity in the region and contribute to India’s clean energy goals, officials said.
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