PM says projects will strengthen Arunachal’s position as power producer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the Heo Hydro Electric Project (240 MW) and Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (186 MW) to be developed in the Siyom sub-basin of Arunachal Pradesh https://sbi.com.in/.
The 2 major hydropower projects, to cost over Rs.3,700 crore, are for harnessing the vast hydroelectric potential and promoting sustainable energy generation in the region, and are part of the Rs.5,100 crore worth of projects PM Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on 22 Sept http://commerce.gov.in.
Other projects are:
Foundation stone laid for a state-of-the-art Convention Centre at Tawang, which is spread across 9,820 feet and will serve as a landmark facility to host national and international conferences, cultural festivals, and exhibitions. With a capacity to host over 1,500 delegates, the Centre will meet global standards and support the tourism and cultural potential of the region https://www.globaltenders.com/.
He also launched multiple key infrastructure projects worth over Rs.1,290 crore, catering to various sectors including connectivity, health, fire safety, working women hostels among others. These initiatives are expected to catalyze economic activity, improve quality of life, and enhance connectivity in the region https://ted.europa.eu/en/.
The new power projects that will strengthen Arunachal’s position as a power producer, generate employment for thousands of youths, and provide affordable electricity for developmental activities http://conexpoconagg.com.
The upcoming modern convention centre in Tawang will add a new dimension to the state’s tourism landscape, and the Vibrant Villages Programme launched by the Government is proving to be a milestone for villages located along the border, significantly aiding Arunachal’s development https://www.bseindia.com/.
Underlining that the rapid development visible in Arunachal Pradesh today is a result of their governments working in both Delhi and Itanagar, the Prime Minister remarked that the combined energy of the Centre and the State is being channelled into development. He cited the commencement of work on a cancer institute and the establishment of medical colleges in the region https://www.nseindia.com/. fiinews.com
