Itanagar, March 18 -- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein have welcomed the union Cabinet's approval of the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for 2026-31, calling it a major boost for the North East, particularly Arunachal Pradesh.
The leaders lauded the decision taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting its potential to harness the vast untapped river resources of the region.
Khandu described the scheme as a significant opportunity to unlock clean and decentralised energy in remote and border areas, aided by enhanced financial support for hilly regions.
He noted that small hydro projects would not only generate power but also create local employment, ...