Upper Siang Hydroelectric Project

The Upper Siang Hydroelectric Project consists of the construction of several hydroelectric power dams in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Construction work on the project was commenced by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) in April 2009 and various hydro dams will be constructed in phases over a span of 15–20 years.[1]

The main dam is being constructed across Siang river and upon completion, the dam reservoir will hold 10 billion cubic meters of water. The hydro power project at Siang will alone generate between 10,000 and 12,000 MW, making it the largest hydroelectric dam in the Indian Subcontinent.[2]

## Concerns

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### Concern on Upstream Flooding

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In 2006, Indian media reported that the NHPC was planning to relocate and scale down the project due to concerns on flooding upstream by Chinese government.[3] However, the Arunachal Pradesh government has awarded contracts and commenced work on the project as per initial plans.

The state government of Arunachal Pradesh signed deals with various Indian power companies to develop hydro projects. A total of 42 schemes are planned to generate electricity in excess of 27,000 MW with the Upper Siang project being one of them.[4]

### Environmental impact

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In 2010, a student body appealed to India's Environment Ministry to scrap various hydroelectric projects (including Siang project) in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh due to potential adverse environmental impact.[5] However, the Ministry remarked that though the projects will not be cancelled, necessary precautions will be undertaken to ensure minimal environmental impact.[6]

## References

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1. ^ India pre-empts Chinese design in Arunachal
2. ^ Dam shield against river threat - Arunachal nod to project
3. ^ Upper Siang project likely to be relocated on Chinese concerns
4. ^ Massive dam plans for Arunachal
5. ^ Students body asks Jairam Ramesh to reconsider setting up of hydro projects
6. ^ Assam dam project may continue: Jairam Rames

## External links

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* India portal
* Water portal
* Renewable energy portal

* HYDRO POWER PROJECTS IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH

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Power stations and organizations of Northeast India 1

Power stations|

* Agartala Gas Turbine station
* Assam Gas Based Power station
* Doyang Hydro Electric station
* Kopili Hydro Electric station
* Subansiri Lower Dam
* Upper Siang Hydroelectric Project
* Ranganadi Dam
* Dibang Dam (planned)

Organizations|

* NHPC Limited
* Assam Power Distribution Company
* Assam State Electricity Board
* PowerGrid Corporation of India
* Power System Operation Corporation
* North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited

Related topics|

* Electricity sector in India
* States of India by installed power capacity
* Hydroelectric power in India

1 Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya
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