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Dibang Multipurpose Project Begins Power Generation to Harness Restless River
✍️ arunachaltimes.in
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 03:32 AM
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The Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh has started generating electricity, aiming to regulate the river’s flow and add to the national power grid.
The Dibang Multipurpose Project, located on the Dibang River in Arunachal Pradesh, has moved into the power‑generation phase. The hydro‑electric facility is designed to tame the river’s seasonal turbulence while supplying electricity to the national grid.
Authorities say the project combines flood‑control, irrigation and power generation functions, making it a key component of the region’s infrastructure development plan. The commencement of generation marks a milestone for the central government’s push to expand renewable energy capacity.
Local officials expect the project to improve energy security for nearby communities and support broader economic growth in the northeastern states. Ongoing monitoring will assess the dam’s impact on river ecology and downstream water management.
Authorities say the project combines flood‑control, irrigation and power generation functions, making it a key component of the region’s infrastructure development plan. The commencement of generation marks a milestone for the central government’s push to expand renewable energy capacity.
Local officials expect the project to improve energy security for nearby communities and support broader economic growth in the northeastern states. Ongoing monitoring will assess the dam’s impact on river ecology and downstream water management.