PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone for India's Highest Dam, Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi emphasized the commencement of work on the Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh, alongside the initiation of a Solar Power project in Tripura.
March 11, 2024. By Abha Rustagi
The ceremony, attended by dignitaries including Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. Gen Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, marked the inauguration and dedication of multiple development projects valued at approximately INR 55,600 crores across Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh. These projects span various sectors, including rail, road, health, housing, education, border infrastructure, IT, power, oil, and gas.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi emphasized the commencement of work on the Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh, alongside the initiation of a Solar Power project in Tripura. He noted that the Dibang dam would be India's highest dam, marking yet another milestone in the region's infrastructure development.
The Dibang project, with an estimated cost exceeding INR 31,875 crores, will stand as the tallest dam structure in the country upon completion. Positioned near Munli village in the Lower Dibang Valley District, the project will feature a 278-meters-high dam, set to become the highest Concrete-Gravity Dam in India.
Utilizing the Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) technique, it will also claim the title of the highest RCC Dam in the world. The project's construction plan aims to place over 5 lakh cubic meters of concrete in a single month, a feat unprecedented in the global engineering landscape.
Projected to generate 11,223 million units of hydropower annually, the Dibang Project will contribute clean and sustainable energy to the Northern Grid. With a construction timeline of 108 months, the project is slated for commissioning in February 2032, offering significant employment opportunities with direct employment expected for 500 individuals during the construction phase and 300 during operation.
Furthermore, the Dibang Project pledges to provide 12 percent free power and an additional 1 percent free power for the Local Area Development Fund, fostering socioeconomic growth in Arunachal Pradesh. Designed as an energy storage project, it will prioritize flood moderation, creating a capacity of 1,282.60 Million Cubic Meters to mitigate flood risks during monsoon seasons.
please contact: contact@energetica-india.net.
Gaurav Dolwani
CEO
From Scrap to Sustainability: LICO Materials’ Circular Economy Approach
Gaurav Kumar
Head of Supply Chain and Manufacturing
Euler Motors Bridges Cost Gap Between EVs and ICE Vehicles with Localization
Shveta Arya
India Region Leader
Powering India’s Mobility Future: Cummins Showcases Advanced Power Solutions at Bharat Mobility
Samkit Shah
Co-Founder
Jitendra EV Leading Hybrid EV Revolution with Hydrix
Muthu Subramanian
MD & General Manager
From Charging to Swapping: How Yuma Energy is Changing EV Refueling