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.

Key Highlights

Details Project

• Organization: SJVN Ltd (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam)
• Compensation Released: ₹269.97 crore
• Location: Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
• Project Name: Etalin Hydro Electric Project
• Power Capacity: 3,097 MW

Project Details

• The Etalin project involves construction of two dams
• On the Dri River
• On the Talo (Tangon) River
• It also includes an underground powerhouse complex.
• Project is scheduled for commissioning in December 2033.

Government & Institutional Support

Chief Minister Pema Khandu

• Appreciated SJVN’s collaborative approach.
• Assured state government’s full support for necessary clearances.

Raj Kumar Chaudhary, CMD, SJVN

• Stated that SJVN is committed to inclusive development.
• Highlighted that the compensation respects local community rights while promoting national infrastructure.

Background & Agreement

• An MoA (Memorandum of Agreement) was signed between,
• SJVN and Arunachal Pradesh Government
• Signed in August 2023

The MoA includes,

• Etalin Project (3,097 MW)
• Four additional hydro projects
• Total Capacity: 5,097 MW
• Estimated Combined Investment: ₹60,000 crore

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