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🔆 Tato-II Hydroelectric Project, Arunachal Pradesh

📍 Why in Focus?
✅ The CCEA approved ₹8,146.21 crore investment for the 700 MW Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh.

📍 Key Highlights:
✅ Capacity: 700 MW run-of-river project on Siyom River, with 4 turbines of 175 MW each.
✅ Generation: Expected output of 2,738.06 million units annually; strengthens Arunachal’s power supply and balances national grid.
✅ Host state benefits: Arunachal Pradesh to receive 12% free power + 1% for Local Area Development Fund (LADF).
✅ Implementation: Joint venture of NEEPCO and Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
✅ Reservoir: 56 million cubic meters capacity.

📍 Challenges / Implications:
✅ Hydro projects in Arunachal carry geopolitical sensitivities due to proximity with China.
✅ Possible environmental and displacement concerns in fragile Himalayan ecosystems.
✅ Project vital for clean energy transition and regional development.

✅ Prelims Question:
The Tato-II Hydroelectric Project, recently approved by CCEA, is located on which river?
A. Subansiri
B. Siyom
C. Lohit
D. Dibang
Ans: B

✅ Mains Question:
“Discuss the strategic, developmental, and environmental significance of hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, with reference to the recently approved Tato-II Hydroelectric Project.” (250 words)



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🔆 Tato-II Hydroelectric Project, Arunachal Pradesh

📍 Why in Focus?
✅ The CCEA approved ₹8,146.21 crore investment for the 700 MW Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh.

📍 Key Highlights:
✅ Capacity: 700 MW run-of-river project on Siyom River, with 4 turbines of 175 MW each.
✅ Generation: Expected output of 2,738.06 million units annually; strengthens Arunachal’s power supply and balances national grid.
✅ Host state benefits: Arunachal Pradesh to receive 12% free power + 1% for Local Area Development Fund (LADF).
✅ Implementation: Joint venture of NEEPCO and Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
✅ Reservoir: 56 million cubic meters capacity.

📍 Challenges / Implications:
✅ Hydro projects in Arunachal carry geopolitical sensitivities due to proximity with China.
✅ Possible environmental and displacement concerns in fragile Himalayan ecosystems.
✅ Project vital for clean energy transition and regional development.

✅ Prelims Question:
The Tato-II Hydroelectric Project, recently approved by CCEA, is located on which river?
A. Subansiri
B. Siyom
C. Lohit
D. Dibang
Ans: B

✅ Mains Question:
“Discuss the strategic, developmental, and environmental significance of hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, with reference to the recently approved Tato-II Hydroelectric Project.” (250 words)

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