Itanagar, June 14 -- Arunachal Pradesh declared the years 2025-35 as the Decade of Hydro Power, in an effort to harness its significant hydropower potential estimated as 58,000 MW.

The decision was taken during the Special Cabinet meeting of the Arunachal Pradesh government held on Friday in presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the Governor and the Deputy Chief Minister.

In a press statement of the CMO Arunachal Pradesh said that, during the Decade of Hydro Power, the government aims to undertake strategic policy and governance measures not just to harness the hydropower potential through a judicious mix of mega, large and small hydroelectric projects, but also to create a stable and supportive policy and regulatory framework for the...