Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said that the Shyaro micro hydroelectric project in Tawang district will play an important role in improving local power supply and reducing dependence on electricity from outside the region.Mein, who also holds the Power and Hydropower portfolios, visited the project site located under Jang while returning from Tawang. The project has a capacity of 2×1.5 MW and is currently under trial run. Sharing details after the visit, the deputy chief minister said he inspected the project along with senior officials, including Chief Engineer Durick Kamduk and officers from the Power and Hydropower Department.
“The project is currently under trial run and is expected to be ready for inauguration next month,” Mein said.He added that the project is a significant step towards strengthening local power generation in the border district. According to him, once operational, it will help reduce dependency on external power sources and ensure a more stable electricity supply for nearby areas.Mein also highlighted the importance of such projects in remote and high-altitude regions. He said small and micro hydropower initiatives are useful in areas like Tawang, where regular power supply is often a challenge due to terrain and distance.
“The project will not only support local energy needs but also improve the overall quality of life of people living in the region,” he said. Officials said the Shyaro project uses the natural flow of mountain streams to generate electricity. This makes it a clean and environment-friendly source of power. Once fully operational, it is expected to strengthen the local power network and reduce the need for power import from outside the district.
