In a major boost to India’s hydropower sector, NHPC has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the development of the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project in the Dibang Valley district of the state.
The agreement was signed on June 16, 2026, in the presence of Shri Pema Khandu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh; Shri Chowna Mein, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister; Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects), NHPC; and senior officials from both NHPC and the state government.
The MoA was formally signed by Shri Deepak Rattan Sagar, Group General Manager, NHPC, and Shri Hage Lailang, Joint Secretary (Hydro Power), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the development of one of the country’s most ambitious hydropower projects.
Commenting on the development, Shri Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC, said that the Etalin Hydroelectric Project represents the shared vision of NHPC and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to harness the state’s vast hydropower resources in a sustainable, environmentally responsible, and community-focused manner.
He noted that the project is expected to generate long-term socio-economic benefits for the region while creating substantial employment, livelihood, and development opportunities for local communities.
Upon commissioning, the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project is set to become the largest hydroelectric project in India. The project is expected to play a significant role in strengthening the country’s clean energy capacity, enhancing energy security, and supporting India’s broader sustainable development objectives.
The development further reinforces NHPC’s commitment to advancing the Government of India’s vision of sustainable and inclusive growth through the expansion of clean energy infrastructure across the country.
