Prime Minister to Lay Foundation Stone of Two Major NEEPCO Hydro Projects in Arunachal Pradesh on September 22, 2025
The two projects, with a combined estimated cost of over ₹3,700 crore, are being developed by NEEPCO
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh on 22nd September, 2025 to lay the foundation stone of two significant hydro power projects of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) in Itanagar.
The projects — Heo Hydro Electric Project (240 MW) and Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (186 MW) — with a combined estimated cost of over ₹3,700 crore, are being developed by NEEPCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, in joint venture with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
Heo Hydro Electric Project (3×80 MW), located in the Siyom sub-basin of Shi Yomi district, is expected to generate around 1,000 million units annually.
Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (3×62 MW) will generate about 803 million units annually.
Both projects will harness Arunachal Pradesh’s vast hydroelectric potential, creating new employment opportunities, promoting sustainable energy generation, and delivering substantial socio-economic benefits to the region.
Together, the Heo and Tato-I projects will play a crucial role in advancing India’s clean energy targets while transforming the energy and development landscape of Arunachal Pradesh, supporting the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Since its inception in 1976, NEEPCO has been the backbone of power generation in India’s Northeast and currently operates with an installed capacity of 2,057 MW across hydro, gas, and solar projects. Since 2020, NEEPCO functions as a subsidiary of NTPC Limited.
NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power utility, contributes about one-fourth of the nation’s electricity demand, with an installed capacity of 83 GW and 30.90 GW under construction, including 13.3 GW of renewable capacity. NTPC is committed to achieving 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032, reinforcing India’s journey towards its Net Zero goals.
