Minister of Power, Manohar Lal, today virtually inaugurated the commercial operation of the 2nd unit of 250 megawatts of the 2 thousand MegaWatt of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project. The project is located on the Assam- Arunachal Pradesh border. He said that the commissioning of this unit is not just a technical achievement, but a testament to years of hard work, dedication, and teamwork.

He also emphasised that the Subansiri Project stands as a symbol of India’s commitment to clean and sustainable energy, supporting North-East India’s growth, strengthening the national grid and advancing India’s ambitious Net Zero goals. The Project, with eight units of 250 megawatts each, is expected to generate more than 7 thousand 400 million units of renewable electricity annually, contributing significantly to India’s green energy future.