1720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh | 13 Jan 2026

Why in News?

The 1720 MW Kamala Project on the Kamala River (a tributary of the Subansiri) is a significant step toward making Arunachal Pradesh India's "Power House."

Key Points:

• Capacity: 1720 MW, aimed at providing clean, renewable energy to the national grid.
• Project Nature: A storage-cum-run-of-the-river project designed to harness the high hydroelectric potential of the Brahmaputra basin.
• Strategic Goal: Part of the Union Government’s vision to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
• River Basin: The project is located in the Kamle district.
• Northeast Grid: This project, alongside the Subansiri Lower Project, is crucial for regional infrastructure and meeting North India's peak power demands.
• Environmental Clearance: Like all major Himalayan projects, it is subject to strict monitoring for seismic safety and local ecological impact.