India, Aug. 15 -- Arunachal Pradesh is poised to become India's "green energy powerhouse" as the state accelerates work on massive hydropower and renewable energy projects aimed at transforming its economy by 2047, chief minister Pema Khandu said on Friday.

Addressing the 79th Independence Day celebrations at IG Park in Itanagar, Khandu announced the formulation of the "Arunachal Pradesh Energy Vision and Action Plan 2047," with defined targets for the next five, 10, and 22 years, and declared 2025-2035 as the "Decade of Hydropower" to fast-track green energy projects, revive stalled ventures, and promote public-private partnerships.

Khandu said the 2,000 megawatt (MW) Subansiri Lower project is scheduled for completion by May 2026, whi...