About Tato-I Hydroelectric Project:
- It will be located in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The project, with an installed capacity of 186 MW (3 x 62 MW), is expected to be completed in 50 months and will generate 802 million units (MU) of electricity annually.
- The power generated will improve the power supply in Arunachal Pradesh and contribute to balancing the national grid.
- It will be developed through a joint venture between the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO) and the Arunachal Pradesh government.
- The Central Government will provide ₹77.37 crore for infrastructure such as roads, bridges and transmission lines, along with ₹120.43 crore in financial assistance for the state’s equity share.
- Arunachal Pradesh will receive 12% of the generated power for free, with an additional 1% allocated to a Local Area Development Fund (LADF).
