Green Power Surge: Athunli Hydropower Project Gathers Momentum

The proposed Athunli hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley held a public hearing, marking progress in obtaining environmental clearance. Locals and stakeholders engaged with the project's details, as leaders highlighted its potential for economic growth, employment, and clean energy production, making it a significant regional development.

In a significant step forward, the public hearing for the Athunli hydropower project in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, unfolded on Wednesday, crucial for advancing environmental clearance.

Organized by the Arunachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board, the hearing at Anini was chaired by Dibang Valley Deputy Commissioner Bekir Nyorak. It drew active participation from local residents and stakeholders.

The project's consulting team laid out a comprehensive overview, drawn from the Environmental Impact Assessment and Management Plan, heralding the environmental safeguards and socio-economic advantages poised to be unleashed in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)