Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is strategically located on the Subansiri River along the Arunachal Pradesh–Assam border. This large-scale renewable energy project has a total installed capacity of 2,000 MW, consisting of eight units of 250 MW each, with Unit-2 recently commissioned. Developed by NHPC, it is the largest hydropower project in India and features the biggest dam in North-East India. Beyond power generation, the project plays a vital role in flood moderation and contributes significantly to sustainable energy development in the region.