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Feb 28, 2023, 01.15 PM

NHPC receives approval for Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh

The estimated total cost of Project is Rs. 28080.35 including IDC & FC of Rs 3974.95 crore at Jun'18 price level.

The estimated completion period for the project shall be nine years from receipt of Government sanction.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has accorded approval for incurring expenditure on preinvestment activities and various clearances for Dibang Multipurpose Project (MPP) in Arunachal Pradesh for an amount of Rs. 1600 crore. The project is being developed by NHPC Limited. 

The estimated total cost of Project is Rs. 28080.35 including IDC & FC of Rs 3974.95 crore at Jun'18 price level. The estimated completion period for the project shall be nine years from receipt of Government sanction.

The project shall generate 2880MW (12x240MW) power to produce 11223MU of energy in a 90% dependable year. This is the largest ever Hydro Electric Projects to be constructed in India. The dam is 278 metres high and will be the highest dam in India once completed.

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