NHPC Ltd management interview: Exclusive Interview: Bhoopendra Gupta, CMD, NHPC, on Arunanchal Hydro Electric Project| Lakshman Roy
CNBC Awaaz, 2026-04-09. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHucmfRgx1g
- Kamla Project specifications: The cabinet-approved 1,720 MW Kamla Hydro Project carries an estimated cost of ₹26,070 crore and is projected to generate 6,870 million units of electricity over a 96-month construction timeline.
- Financing and partnership: The project will be financed with a 70:30 debt-equity ratio, with equity divided between NHPC (74%) and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh (26%).
- Lower Subansiri status: Out of the total 2,000 MW capacity, 750 MW is operational, a fourth 250 MW unit enters commercial operation this month, and the remaining 1,000 MW is scheduled for commissioning by December.
- Dibang and Etalin: The 2,882 MW Dibang project is at roughly 20% progress with a 2032 completion target, while the 3,097 MW Etalin project is awaiting cabinet approval within the next 2–3 months before starting its eight-year buildout.