The Government of India has approved its largest ever hydropower project, 2,880-megawatt Dibang Multipurpose Project (MPP) in Arunachal Pradesh.

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The Government of India has approved its largest ever hydropower project, 2,880-megawatt Dibang Multipurpose Project (MPP) in Arunachal Pradesh. The project bordering China has received an approval of estimated investment of Rs1600 crore. The project will be developed by NHPC Limited. The government approved the estimated investment of 319 billion rupees ($3.9 billion) for the 2,880-megawatt Dibang project in Arunachal Pradesh. The project is estimated to take 9 years to build. India has classified hydropower as renewable energy. Dibang, which will be built over more than 5,000 hectares (12,360 acres) of forest land, faces similar risks. The approved investment includes 67.2 billion rupees of government support for flood moderation and enabling infrastructure, such as roads and bridges connecting the construction site.


     

     

     

 

     


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