Arunachal cabinet clears JV with NHPC, NEEPCO to boost hydro power capacity to 19 GW

Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh cabinet approved the formation of Joint Venture Company NHPC Arunachal Green Energy Limited and NEEPCO Arunachal Hydro Power Corporation Limited.

The state government stated that NHPC Arunachal Green Energy Limited (for Kamala – 1720 MW & Subansiri Upper – 1605 MW) and NEEPCO Arunachal Hydro Power Corporation Limited (for Tato I, Tato II, Heo, Naying, and Hirong Projects)

These initiatives will play a pivotal role in realizing the Decade of Hydro Power (2025–2035), targeting 19 GW of capacity and attracting investments, creating jobs and contributing to India’s net-zero goals.


The State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, convened its Changlang Cabinet Aapke Dwar meeting at Miao, Changlang District, on Tuesday.

The Cabinet further deliberated on key issues concerning the Department of Agriculture. The Department currently faces a shortage of field officers, with 42 key posts lying vacant, ranging from Director Agriculture down to District Agriculture Officers and equivalent posts.

After detailed deliberation, the State Cabinet approved the amendment of the Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Service (APAS) Rules, 2005 to address the vacancies, streamline promotions, and strengthen the overall administrative structure of the Department.