• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an investment proposal worth ₹8,146.21 crore for the construction of the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh.
• The project, a run-of-river scheme on the Siyom river/basin, will have a hydro reservoir capacity of 56 million cubic meters and comprise four turbines, each with a 175 MW nameplate capacity.
• Once operational, it is expected to generate 2,738.06 million units of energy annually, significantly improving the power supply position in Arunachal Pradesh and contributing to balancing the national grid.
• The state will receive 12% free power, along with an additional 1% earmarked for the Local Area Development Fund (LADF).
• Implemented through a joint venture between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, the project aims to accelerate regional energy security and infrastructure growth.