The Arunachal Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, has approved crucial decisions to advance the state’s hydropower sector during a Special Cabinet meeting focused on the ‘Decade of Hydro Power (2025–2035)’.

The state aims to tap its vast 58,000 MW hydropower potential, with ongoing projects worth over ₹2 lakh crore covering 19 GW capacity. The Cabinet also sanctioned the establishment of an Escrow Account to ensure transparent management of the anticipated ₹4,525 crore annual revenue from free power expected to commence in 2035.

These measures are set to boost industrial growth, enhance energy security, and generate employment opportunities, paving the way for sustainable and self-reliant development in Arunachal Pradesh.