Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved an investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of the Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) on the Lohit River in Anjaw District, Arunachal Pradesh. It is the first hydro project in the Lohit Basin. On competition, it will strengthen power supply in the State, support in peak demand management, and contribute to balancing the national grid.
Key Project Details
- Installed Capacity: 1,200 MW (6 × 190 MW + 1 × 60 MW)
- Annual Energy Generation: 4,852.95 Million Units (MU)
- Estimated Completion Period: 78 months
- Location: Lohit River, Anjaw District, Arunachal Pradesh
Implementation & Funding
- Implemented through a Joint Venture between THDC India Limited and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Government of India support:
- Rs 599.88 crore as budgetary support for roads, bridges and associated transmission lines
- Rs 750 crore as Central Financial Assistance towards the State’s equity share
Benefits to Arunachal Pradesh
- On completion of this project, Arunachal Pradesh will receive 12% free power and an additional 1% earmarked for the Local Area Development Fund (LADF)
- Infrastructure development: There will be significant improvement in infrastructure in Namsai and Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh, including the development of around 29 kilometres of roads and bridges.
- Socio-economic benefits: Local populace shall also be benefitted from many sorts of compensations, employment and CSR activities.
About THDC India Limited
- THDC India Limited (formerly Tehri Hydro Development Corporation)is a leading “Schedule-A” Mini Ratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power.
- Originally focused on the Tehri Hydro Power Complex, it has since diversified into thermal, wind, and solar energy.
- Corporate Profile
- Ownership: It is a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, which holds a 496% stake, with the remaining 25.504% held by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
- Headquarters: Located in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
- Financial Strength: The company holds an upgraded long-term credit rating of AA+ (Stable) from major agencies as of 2026.
- Operational Portfolio: The company has a total installed capacity of 3,657 MWas of early 2026.