Guwahati, April 26 -- North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) has declared Patel Engineering Limited (PEL), a prominent Mumbai-based infrastructure company, as the lowest bidder (L1) for the civil works of the 240 MW HEO Hydro Electric Project, in Arunachal Pradesh, valued at INR 718 crore.

The authorities expected that the 240 MW HEO Hydro Electric Project, located in the Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh, would generate 1,000 million units (MU) of clean energy annually upon completion.

This substantial power generation will significantly enhance Arunachal Pradesh's electricity availability and contribute to the stability of the national power grid.

The scope of the contract awarded to Patel Engineering encompas...