CCEA approves ₹8,146 crore 700 MW Tato-II hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 12 August 2025 approved an investment of ₹8,146.21 crore for the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh, with a completion period of 72 months.
Summary
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an investment of ₹8,146.21 crore on 12 August 2025 for the 700 MW (4 x 175 MW) Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh, with a completion period of 72 months. The project, expected to generate 2,738.06 million units of energy, will be implemented through a joint venture between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. The Centre will provide ₹458.79 crore of budgetary support for enabling infrastructure and ₹436.13 crore of central financial assistance for the state's equity share; the state will receive 12% free power and another 1% towards the Local Area Development Fund.
Key facts
- Approved
- 12 Aug 2025, CCEA
- Capacity
- 700 MW (4 x 175 MW)
- Location
- Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Cost / timeline
- ₹8,146.21 crore; 72 months
- Energy
- 2,738.06 MU
- Implementer
- JV of NEEPCO and Government of Arunachal Pradesh
- Central support
- ₹458.79 cr infrastructure; ₹436.13 cr for state equity
- State benefit
- 12% free power + 1% LADF
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The Tato-II Hydro Electric Project approved by the CCEA on 12 August 2025 is located in which district of Arunachal Pradesh?
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Correct answer: D — Shi Yomi
The 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project is located in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh.
What is the installed capacity of the Tato-II Hydro Electric Project approved in August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 700 MW
The Tato-II project has an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW).
Consider the following statements about the Tato-II Hydro Electric Project: 1. It will be implemented through a joint venture between NEEPCO and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. 2. Arunachal Pradesh will receive 12% free power and another 1% towards the Local Area Development Fund. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The project will be implemented by a JV of NEEPCO and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, and the state will get 12% free power plus 1% towards the Local Area Development Fund.