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ITANAGAR: In a major milestone for hydro-power development in Arunachal Pradesh, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited has released an amount of Rs 269.98 crore as land compensation for the 3,097 mw Etalin hydro-electric project (HEP) in Dibang Valley.
The amount was deposited into the joint account of the deputy commissioner and district land revenue and settlement officer (DLRSO) of the district on March 26 this year.
The key development was confirmed during a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday in Tawang in presence of Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, chief secretary Manish Gupta, power commissioner Sonam Chombay, among others, an official communiqué informed here on Friday.
The compensation cheque was formally handed over by Etalin hydro HEO project head Shiraj Swan to Dibang Valley deputy commissioner Pagli Sora.
The Etalin project, along with four other hydro-electric projects in the district with a total installed capacity of 5,097 mw, was handed over to SJVN by the state government after signing a memorandum of agreement (MoA) on August 12, 2023.
Together, these projects are expected to draw a combined investment of Rs 60,000 crore.
SJVN chairman and managing director Raj Kumar Chaudhary emphasised the company’s commitment to both development and local communities.
“SJVN is committed to responsible and inclusive development of Arunachal Pradesh. The release of the compensation amount is a major step in honouring the rights of the local communities while ensuring progress of vital infrastructure projects for the nation,” he said
The Etalin project will feature two dams, one on the Dri River and another on the Talo (Tangon) River, with an underground powerhouse near their confluence close to Etalin village. Commissioning of the project is targeted for December 2033.
SJVN Ltd, a key public sector entity in India’s power sector, is engaged in the development of hydro, solar, wind and thermal projects both domestically and internationally, supporting India’s clean energy transition.
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