With an aim to fast track environment clearance for hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh, the Ministry of Environment and Forests has given the green light to a 1,200-MW project on Lohit river and is set to consider for clearance a 3,097-MW hydro project in Dibang Valley later this week.
The Expert Appraisal Committee of the ministry recommended environment clearance for the 1,200-MW Kalai-II hydropower project of Reliance Power subsidiary, Kalai Power.
The 3,097-MW Etalin hydro project has been listed by the ministry for the next EAC meeting.
