DIBANG MULTIPURPOSE PROJECT

July 18, 2019

Union Cabinet has approved the expenditure and various clearances for Dibang Multipurpose Project (MPP) in Arunachal Pradesh.

About: 

  • Location: The Project is located on river Dibang, in Lower Dibang Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh. 

  • Power Generation: The project shall generate 2880MW (12x240MW) power to produce 11223MU of energy in a 90% dependable year. This is the largest ever Hydro Electric Project to be constructed in India. 

  • Height: The dam is 278 metres high and will be the highest dam in India once completed. 

  • Project Duration: The estimated completion period for the project shall be nine years from receipt of Government sanction. 

  • Type of dam: The project envisages construction of a 278 m high Concrete Gravity Dam

Source : Livemint

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