RK Singh reviews progress of Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh held a meeting in New Delhi today to review the progress of Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project with capacity 2000 Mega Watts located in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The construction of this project is being executed by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited.

The Minister reviewed the construction progress, safety aspects related to the project, and preparedness required to be undertaken in view of upcoming monsoon season. The head of the Project presented the current status of the progress achieved in various work packages along with the detailing of safety considerations, and its preparedness in view of ensuing monsoon months. The project has achieved significant progress in dam concreting

After the review, Mr Singh expressed satisfaction over the work progress and directed NHPC to move ahead with all necessary safety precautions. The first unit with 250 MW capacity of this project is projected to be commissioned in coming December this year or January next year.