Arunachal Pradesh Hydro Project | Daily News Analysis

In this edition of Daily News Analysis, we explore the Etalin Hydropower Project — a major upcoming project in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley. With a proposed capacity of 3,097 MW, it is set to become one of India’s largest hydropower projects.

📌 Key Highlights:

Location: Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
Project type: Run-of-the-river scheme (no large reservoir)
Involves: Concrete gravity dams on the Dri and Tang Rivers (tributaries of Dibang)
Region: Part of the Himalayan biodiversity hotspot
Community impact: Home to the Idu Mishmi tribe, an indigenous group

Understand the intersection of infrastructure, environment, and tribal rights — a topic highly relevant for UPSC Prelims and Mains alike!

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