Cabinet Approves INR 8,146 Cr Investment in 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved an investment of INR 8,146.21 crore for the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi Yomi district. The project is expected to be completed in six years.
August 13, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
The project with an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW) would produce 2,738.06 MU of energy. The Power generated from the project will help improve the power supply position in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and will also help in balancing of the national grid, said CCEA in a statement.
The project will be implemented through a Joint Venture company between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO) and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. “The central government shall extend INR 458.79 crore as budgetary support for construction of roads, bridges and associated transmission line under enabling infrastructure besides Central Financial Assistance of INR 436.13 crore towards equity share of the State,” it said.
The state would be benefitted from 12 percent free power and another 1 percent towards Local Area Development Fund (LADF) besides significant infrastructure improvement and socio-economic development of the region.
The statement further noted that there will be significant improvement in infrastructure, including the development of around 32.88 kilometres of roads and bridges, for the project which shall be mostly available for local use. “The district will also benefit from the construction of essential infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, marketplaces, playgrounds, etc. to be financed from dedicated project funds of INR 20 crore,” it said.
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