NHPC Signs MoA with Arunachal Pradesh for 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project
NHPC has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to develop the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project on the Dri and Tangon rivers in the Dibang Basin under the BOOT model.
June 19, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
The MoA grants permission to NHPC to undertake preliminary investigation for preparation of the pre-feasibility report, detailed investigation for DPR preparation, financing and subsequent development, commissioning, implementation, operation and maintenance of Etalin HEP being established on Dri and Tangon rivers in Dibang Basin of Arunachal Pradesh, NHPC stated in a regulatory filing.
It further added that the project shall be implemented by NHPC on a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis for a lease period of 40 years from the Commercial Operating Date (COD). The project shall be developed as a run-of-the river Scheme in tune with the State of Arunachal Pradesh Hydro Power Policy, 2008 and the amendments thereto, stated NHPC.
The MoA was signed in the presence of Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh; Chowna Mein, Deputy Chief Minister; Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects), NHPC and senior officials of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and NHPC. The agreement was formally signed by Deepak Rattan Sagar, Group General Manager, NHPC and Hage Lailang, Joint Secretary (Hydro Power), Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
Commenting on the development, Bhupender Gupta, CMD, NHPC, said, “The Etalin Hydroelectric Project reflects the shared vision and commitment of NHPC and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to harness the State’s immense hydropower potential in a sustainable, environmentally responsible and community-centric manner. The project is expected to bring long-term socio-economic benefits to the region while creating significant livelihood and development opportunities for local communities.”
He further added that upon commissioning, the 3097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project will be the largest hydroelectric project in India and will make a substantial contribution towards the nation’s clean energy transition, energy security and sustainable development goals.
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