Kamala Hydro Electric Project: 1720 MW in Kamle, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey, cleared at ₹26,069.50 crore

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Kamala Hydro Electric Project: 1720 MW in Kamle, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey, cleared at ₹26,069.50 crore

Background

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved an investment of Rs.26,069.50 crore for the Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Kamle, Kra Daadi & Kurung Kumey Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The project has an installed capacity of 1720 MW (8 x 210 MW & 1 x 40 MW) and is expected to generate 6870 MU of energy. It will be implemented through a Joint Venture Company between NHPC Limited and the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, with an estimated completion period of 96 months. The State will receive 12% free power and an additional 1% for the Local Area Development Fund.

Investment: Rs.26,069.50 crore Installed capacity: 1720 MW Energy: 6870 MU Completion period: 96 months Free power to State: 12%

Why it matters for exams: Hydropower in Arunachal Pradesh: capacity, the NHPC joint venture and the 12% free power share are standard facts for economy and state papers.

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6 October 2026 Source: Press Information Bureau

In plain words

CCEA Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs — The Union Cabinet committee that approves large investment proposals.

LADF Local Area Development Fund — A fund of 1% of project revenue for the host area.