Itanagar, July 31 -- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said the state is emerging as the hydropower capital of India, citing its estimated generation potential of 56,000 megawatts.

In a post on X, Khandu stated that the state is positioning itself as the energy engine of the country while balancing development with environmental sustainability. "Arunachal is rising, not only as the hydro capital of India, but as a beacon of how natural beauty and progress can walk hand-in-hand," he said.

Khandu highlighted the progress of key hydropower projects, noting that several projects previously limited to paperwork are now advancing. The 600 MW Kameng project has been completed, while the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower project i...