Electricity generation by end 2023-24 from 2,000 MW Dam project
More than 90% of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam has been completed, with work on the dam having reached top level of Elevation Level (EL) 210 M on June 29, 2023.
The construction of all major components, including Dam, Power House and Hydromechanical Works is fast progressing towards completion.
The remaining work of radial gates will be completed after the monsoon season and electricity generation is expected to begin by the end of Financial Year 2023-24, the Ministry of Power said on 30 June 2023.
NHPC Limited commenced construction work of Project in January 2005 after obtaining forest clearance on 12 October 2004.
However, due to agitations and protests by local stakeholders, the project construction work was stalled from December 2011 to October 2019. The project construction resumed from 15 October 2019, after the clearance by National Green Tribunal.
On completion, the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project will generate approximately 7,500 million kilowatt-hours of power annually, in a 90%-dependable year. fiinews.com
