Correct Answer : Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs recently (26th Nov 2024) approved investing Rs 1750 crores for the Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi Yomi District.
About Tato-I Hydroelectric Project :
* The project, estimated at Rs. 1750 crore, will be located in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh.
* The project, with an installed capacity of 186 MW (3 x 62 MW), is expected to be completed in 50 months and will generate 802 million units (MU) of electricity annually.
* The power generated will improve the power supply in Arunachal Pradesh and contribute to balancing the national grid.
* It will be developed through a joint venture between the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO) and the Arunachal Pradesh government.
* The central government will provide ?77.37 crore for infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and transmission lines, along with ?120.43 crore in financial assistance for the state’s equity share.
* Arunachal Pradesh will receive 12% of the generated power for free, with an additional 1% allocated to a Local Area Development Fund (LADF).
