As discussions over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) gather momentum in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang region, a two-day public awareness and community outreach programme was conducted across the villages of Pangkang, bringing together households and community stakeholders for detailed interactions on the project.
In a landmark development for India’s hydropower sector, NHPC Limited has successfully commenced wet commissioning of Unit-I (250 MW) of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (HEP) on October 24, 2025, marking the first step toward bringing the nation’s largest hydroelectric project into operation.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday declared a decade-long mission to transform Arunachal Pradesh into India’s green energy powerhouse, announcing massive investments, strategic projects, and a clear roadmap to make renewable power the state’s defining identity.
Speaking at a pre-budget consultative meeting with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) today in Itanagar, Khandu highlighted two sectors to convert resources into revenue – hydropower and tourism – which, he said, can be tapped systemically to enhance the pool of state-owned resources.
