Arunachal Pradesh scraps 22 power projects for non-performance

The Arunachal Pradesh government has terminated 22 sanctioned hydro-electric projects with a potential to generate 3,800 MW due to non-performance.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu disclosed this while inaugurating the 24MW Dikshi Hydroelectric Project at Rupa in West Kameng district on Saturday. Developed by Devi Energies Private Limited, it is the first hydro power project to be developed in the state by a private company.
“The state government has already terminated 22 projects worth 3,800 MW for non performance while another 46 more worth 8,000 MW approximately have been served notices,” Khandu said.
He stated that the government would take a strong stand over failure of several private firms in developing the hydropower projects with whom MoUs (memorandums of understanding) were signed several years ago but there has been no visible development in the projects.
“These players have lost confidence of the people. Department reviews are being conducted in regular intervals and action is being taken against those power developers found non-performing,” he added.

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