Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved an investment of Rs 26,069.50 crore for construction of Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Kamle, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey Districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
On completion of this project, the power generated from it will strengthen power supply position in Arunachal Pradesh, support in peak demand management, contribute to national grid balancing and will provide flood moderation benefit in the Brahmaputra valley.
Key Project Details
- Installed Capacity– 1,720 MW (8 × 210 MW + 1 × 40 MW)
- Annual Energy Generation– 6,870 MU (Million Units)
- Estimated Completion Period– 96 months
- Location– Kamle, Kra Daadi & Kurung Kumey Districts, Arunachal Pradesh
Implementation & Funding
- Implemented through a Joint Venture between NHPC Limited and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Government of India support:
- Rs 4,743.98 crore– budgetary support towards flood moderation component
- Rs 1,340 crore– budgetary support for enabling infrastructure (roads, bridges, transmission)
- Rs 750 crore– Central Financial Assistance towards State’s equity share
Key Benefits
- Arunachal Pradesh will receive 12% free power and additional 1% for the Local Area Development Fund (LADF)
- Infrastructure development: Development of approximately 196 km of roads and bridges across the three districts of Arunachal Pradesh – Kamle, Kra Daadi & Kurung Kumey.
- Socio-economic benefits for the region:
- Construction of essential social infrastructure- hospitals, schools and marketplaces– from dedicated project funds of Rs 8 crore
- Local population to benefit from compensation, employment and CSR activities
- Provides flood moderation benefit in the Brahmaputra valley– a unique additional advantage
About NHPC Limited
- NHPC Limited (formerly National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) is India’s premier Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Power, headquartered in Faridabad, Haryana.
- It is responsible for planning, executing, and operating large-scale hydroelectric projects, while diversifying into solar, wind, and green energy.
- Incorporation: 1975
- Headquartered: Faridabad, Haryana
Operational Highlights:
- Installed Capacity: As of April 1, 2026, NHPC has a total installed capacity of 9,082.90 MW, including 1,681.70 MW in joint ventures.
- Energy Portfolio:
- Hydro: 8,521.20 MW across 24 stations, accounting for approximately 16.65% of India’s total hydro capacity.
- Solar: 511.70 MW across six projects.
- Wind: 50 MW from a single project.
NHPC’s Major Hydropower Projects in Arunachal Pradesh & Assam
Apart from Kamala HEP, NHPC Limited is developing three other major projects:
- Subansiri Lower HEP: 2,000 MW- at advanced stage. 750 MW already commissioned and remaining capacity expected by December 2026
- Dibang Multipurpose Project: 2,880 MW- under construction
- Etalin HEP: 3,097 MW- planned for development