NHPC signs MoA with Arunachal Pradesh for 3097 MW Etalin HEP
NHPC Limited signed an MoA with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh on June 16, 2026, to implement the 3097 MW Etalin Hydro Electric Project on the Dri & Tangon rivers. The project will be developed on a BOOT basis for a lease period of 40 years from the Commercial Operating Date.

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NHPC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the implementation of the Etalin Hydro Electric Project (HEP). The agreement, signed on June 16, 2026, grants NHPC permission to undertake preliminary investigations, prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR), and manage financing, development, and operation of the 3097 MW project.
The Etalin HEP will be established on the Dri & Tangon rivers in the Dibang Basin of Arunachal Pradesh. The project will be developed as a run-of-the-river scheme in alignment with the State of Arunachal Pradesh Hydro Power Policy, 2008, and its subsequent amendments.
Project Implementation Details
The project will be executed on a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis. The lease period for the project is set at 40 years from the Commercial Operating Date (COD). The MoA outlines the framework for NHPC to carry out the entire lifecycle of the project, from preliminary investigation to operation and maintenance.
Key Project Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Etalin Hydro Electric Project |
| Capacity | 3097 MW |
| Location | Dri & Tangon rivers, Dibang Basin, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Implementation Model | Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) |
| Lease Period | 40 years from Commercial Operating Date |
| Development Type | Run-of-the-river scheme |
Historical Stock Returns for NHPC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.08% | +1.69% | -2.66% | -3.19% | -13.58% | +175.83% |
What is the estimated total investment required for the 3097 MW Etalin Hydro Electric Project?
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