New Delhi, May 13 -- In a major stride for renewable energy in Northeast India, the Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has successfully drilled the region's first geothermal production well in Arunachal Pradesh's Dirang which is situated in the West Kameng district.

Geothermal energy is heat derived from the Earth's interior, generated primarily through the slow decay of radioactive particles. This heat, present in the Earth's core, mantle and crust, is harnessed for electricity generation, heating, and bathing, among other uses. Geothermal energy is considered a renewable resource as the Earth continually produces heat.

The geothermal energy project has been supported by the Arunachal Pradesh government and the Mi...