SJVN Releases ₹269.97 Cr Land Compensation for 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Power Project in Arunachal Pradesh
In a key development aimed at boosting hydropower capacity in the Northeast, SJVN Ltd, a public sector undertaking, has released ₹269.97 crore as land compensation for the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Electric Project in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. This significant payment was made on March 26, 2025, into a joint account held by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and the District Land Revenue and Settlement Officer (DLRSO) of Dibang Valley. The initiative marks a major milestone in the implementation of India’s renewable energy roadmap and infrastructural development in the northeastern region.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu
Raj Kumar Chaudhary, CMD, SJVN
The MoA includes,
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | SJVN Releases ₹269.97 Cr Land Compensation for 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Power Project in Arunachal Pradesh |
| Organization | SJVN Ltd (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam) |
| Compensation Released | ₹269.97 crore |
| Purpose | Land compensation for Etalin Hydro Electric Project |
| Location | Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Project Capacity | 3,097 MW |
| Project Features | 2 Dams (Dri & Talo Rivers), Underground Powerhouse Complex |
| MoA Coverage | Etalin + 4 Hydro Projects = 5,097 MW |
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