NationalThursday, 9 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/09-april-2026-daily-current-affairs
Cabinet approves ₹26,069.50 crore Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet approved the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh with 96-month completion and 6,870 MU annual generation.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In April 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh with an investment of ₹26,069.50 crore.
Key specifics
- The project is located in Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Installed capacity is 1,720 MW, made up of 8 units of 210 MW and 1 unit of 40 MW.
- Annual energy generation is projected at 6,870 MU, with a completion period of 96 months.
- Budgetary support includes ₹4,743.98 crore for flood moderation and ₹1,340 crore for roads and bridges.
- NHPC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE established in 1975 and headquartered in Faridabad, will execute the project with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
Exam lens
MCQ focus: hydro project capacity, districts, funding heads, implementing agency; TNPSC may ask the installed capacity and the role of NHPC in Arunachal hydro projects.