Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal targets 3000 MW by 2030
Arunachal corp to generate 3,000 MW power from small and mini plants : CM.

Arunachal, Dec 3: State government-owned Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh Limited (HPDCAPL) targets to generate 3000 MW through small and mini-hydropower projects in the state by 2030.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu dedicated to the people the Sumbachu Small Hydropower Project (SHP) at Zemithang village in Tawang district some 92 km from the district headquarters. The 2X1.5 MW power station has been built by the state-owned Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh Limited (HPDCAPL).

Khandu said the project is a dream come true for the civilian population of Zemithang and nearby areas as well as the Indian Army positioned at the border. “While the area is off-grid, power requirements reach the peak during winters. The functioning of this SHP will bring succour to the people. I congratulate HPDCAPL for the completion of the project efficiently on time,” he said.

Incidentally, the Sumbachu SHP is the first commissioned project of HPDCAPL, which endeavours to generate at least 3000 MW through small and mini-hydropower projects in the state by 2030.

Advocating similar projects in various locations of Arunachal Pradesh, Khandu said small and stand-alone hydropower projects are the best solution to power requirements especially in remote areas which are off the grid including border outposts. “I have directed the Hydro Power Department to survey across the state where similar power generating stations can be built. We are committed to providing power supply to every village of the state,” he added.

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While sharing pictures of the inaugural ceremony, Khandu on his Twitter handles on Thursday wrote that “Dedicated one such project Sumbachu 3MW SHP to the people at Zemithang in Tawang district, developed by state-owned Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh Limited.”

Chief Minister Pema Khandu also inaugurated the newly-built museum-cum-library of the Gorzam Chorten at Zemithang in Tawang district.

“Inaugurated the newly established museum-cum-library of the Gorzam Chorten at Zemithang in Tawang district. Impressed by the museum’s rich collection of old Buddhist artefacts and manuscripts. It will help preserve and promote our ancient Buddhist traditions,” Khandu tweeted.