As many as 33 hydropower projects with a combined projected capacity of 19,165 MW are currently being developed in Arunachal Pradesh.
According to data provided by the state’s hydropower department in response to a question raised by MLA Wanglin Lowangdong during the recently concluded budget session of the state Assembly, five hydropower projects have already been commissioned in the state.
These include the Dikshi Hydropower Project (24 MW), Kameng Hydroelectric Project (600 MW), the Khangtang Hydropower Project (7 MW), Lower Panyor Hydroelectric Project (405 MW), and Pare Hydroelectric Project (110 MW).
Among the developers, North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) has the highest number of projects in the state with 11, of which three have already been commissioned. It is followed by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam with five projects and NHPC Limited with three projects.
Once completed, the Dibang Multipurpose Project with a capacity of 2,880 MW will become the largest hydropower project in the state.
Meanwhile, the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, located along the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border in Kamle district, is currently in an advanced stage of execution. The project has a total installed capacity of 2,000 MW, comprising eight units of 250 MW each.
The department stated that two units with a combined capacity of 500 MW were commissioned in December 2025 and February 2026 respectively. The trial run before commercial operation of the third unit was completed on February 28.
The remaining units of the project are expected to be commissioned in phases by December 2026, the department added.
