Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The 1,200MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project is located in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh, where a public hearing was conducted by the state’s Pollution Control Board to secure environmental clearance. With an investment of around Rs 14,000 crore, the project is being developed by THDC India Ltd and is designed as a run-of-river with pondage hydroelectric scheme. It is expected to generate free power worth Rs 318 crore annually, contributing significantly to both the state’s energy output and its revenue. This project highlights Arunachal Pradesh’s vast hydropower potential and its importance in India’s renewable energy landscape.