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Naying Hydroelectric Project

Naying Hydroelectric Project:

An environmental public hearing for the 1000MW Naying hydroelectric project is scheduled for November 12.

  • Naying Hydroelectric Project is a proposed 1,000 MW hydropower project planned on the Siyom (Yomgo) river/basin in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • It will be implemented by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO).
  • The project includes the construction of a concrete dam, an underground powerhouse, and tunnels, with work expected to begin around 2028 and commissioning planned for 2032.
  • Once operational, it is expected to generate 4,966.77 GWh of electricity annually.
  • Siyom River is a right-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra
  • It flows in the Arunachal Pradesh
  • The Mouling National Park is located on the east bank of the river.
  • The Siyom has a length of about 170 km.