1,000 MW Naying Hydro Project Gets Forest Clearance in Arunachal
The Forest Advisory Committee has recommended Stage-I forest clearance for the 1,000 MW Naying Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. To be constructed by NEEPCO, the run-of-the-river project on the Siyom River carries an estimated cost of Rs 10,369 crore.
What happened
The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended in-principle forest approval for the 1,000 MW Naying Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The project will be constructed by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO), a central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Power.
The 1,000 MW project is configured as a 4x250 MW run-of-the-river setup with peaking capacity. It is planned on the Siyom River, a major tributary of the Siang River belonging to the Brahmaputra basin. The dam site is located near Pabuying and Yapik villages in the Shi Yomi district, while the powerhouse will be situated downstream in the Siang district.
Important dates
| FAC Meeting recommending Stage-I forest approval | 23 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| CEA techno-economic concurrence revalidation | 19 November 2025 |
| Ministry of Home Affairs clearance | 18 November 2025 |
| Ministry of Defence clearance | 21 January 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- Developer: North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO Ltd.), a PSU under the Ministry of Power.
- River System: Siyom River (also called Yomgo River), a tributary of the Siang River in the Brahmaputra basin.
- Geographical Location: Shi Yomi and Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
What candidates should do
- Note down key hydro-electric project locations and their executing public sector undertakings for Geography and Economy sections.
- Revise the river systems of Northeast India, particularly the tributaries of the Brahmaputra River like the Siang and Siyom.
- Understand the regulatory bodies involved in forest clearances, such as the Forest Advisory Committee under the MoEFCC.
PrepZen analysis
The recommendation for the Naying Hydroelectric Project highlights India's push towards harnessing hydropower potential in the Northeast, specifically in Arunachal Pradesh. As a run-of-the-river project with a capacity of 1,000 MW, it balances peaking power generation needs while navigating complex ecological assessments by the Forest Advisory Committee. For competitive exams, questions from this topic generally focus on the implementing agency, river basin, state, and specific engineering dimensions.
Practice questions
Q1. The 1,000 MW Naying Hydroelectric Project, which recently secured in-principle forest clearance, is located on which river?
Q2. Which public sector undertaking is tasked with constructing the 1,000 MW Naying Hydro Project?
Q3. In which districts of Arunachal Pradesh is the Naying Hydro Project situated?
NEEPCO will construct the 4x250 MW run-of-the-river setup.
The dam sits on the Siyom River with ₹10,369 crore cost.
🎯 Key Point: 1,000 MW Naying project cleared on Siyom River.
FAQs
What is the total capacity of the Naying Hydroelectric Project?
The project has a total capacity of 1,000 MW, configured as four units of 250 MW each (4x250 MW).
Who recommended the forest clearance for the Naying project?
The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recommended Stage-I in-principle forest approval.
What is the estimated cost of the Naying Hydro Project?
The estimated cost of the project is Rs 10,369 crore.
Which river is the Siyom River associated with?
The Siyom River is a major tributary of the Siang River, which forms part of the Brahmaputra river basin.
Sources and references
- arunachal24.in (arunachal24.in)
- nenow.in (nenow.in)
- decodecivils.com (currentaffairs.decodecivils.com)
- pcsmantra.com (pcsmantra.com)
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