PM Modi Lays Foundation for 2,880 MW Dibang Hydro Project in Arunachal

Defense News ,India :-  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project, a colossal 2,880 MW venture by NHPC Limited in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley district. The event took place during the Viksit Bharat Viksit North East Program in Itanagar.

At the same program, the Prime Minister virtually inaugurated and initiated various development projects with a cumulative value of around Rs 55,600 crores. These initiatives span multiple sectors such as rail, road, health, housing, education, border infrastructure, IT, power, and oil and gas, across Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Key dignitaries at the event included Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. Gen Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik; Chief Minister Pema Khandu; and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein.

During his address, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the commencement of the Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project and the Solar Power project in Tripura. Emphasizing that the Dibang dam will be India's tallest, he underscored its significance in contributing to the region's development.

The Dibang project, with an estimated cost exceeding Rs 31,875 crores, will feature a 278-meters-high dam, making it the tallest Concrete-Gravity Dam in India. Utilizing Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) technique, it will also be the world's highest RCC Dam. The project aims to set a world record by placing over five lakh cubic meters of concrete in a month.

Scheduled for completion in February 2032 after a construction period of 108 months, the Dibang Project is projected to generate 11,223 million units of hydropower annually. This sustainable energy will be fed into the Northern Grid, contributing to clean and green power for the region.

The project's construction phase is expected to provide direct employment to 500 individuals, with an additional 300 jobs during operation. Notably, the Dibang Project commits to offering 12% free power and an additional 1% for the Local Area Development Fund, promoting the overall development of Arunachal Pradesh.

Designed as an energy storage project, the Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project prioritizes flood moderation alongside power generation. It will create a reservoir capacity of 1282.60 Million Cubic Meters to manage monsoon-related challenges while contributing to India's goal of achieving Net Zero.