Dibang Multipurpose Project

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs headed by Prime Minister has approved the 2880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh.

About the Project

  • The Project is located on river Dibang, in Lower Dibang Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The project is envisaged as a storage-based hydro-electric project with flood moderation as the key objective.
  • The project is one of the components of the Brahmaputra Flood Moderation Plan.
  • The project involves the construction of a 278 m high Concrete Gravity Dam (above deepest foundation level). This will be the highest dam in India once completed.
  • The project is expected to generate 2880MW (12x240MW) power to produce 11223MU of energy in a 90% dependable year. This is the largest ever Hydro Electric Projects to be constructed in India.

River Dibang

River Dibang originates near Keya pass on the Indo-Chinese border in Mishmi Hills. It is a tributary of river Brahmaputra. The river Dibang joins River Lohit near Sadiya of Assam which inturn joins river Brahmaputra.

Originally written on July 18, 2019 and last modified on July 18, 2019.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *