NHPC Awaits Safety Clearance to Commission Subansiri Hydroelectric Units

NHPC is awaiting clearance from the National Dam Safety Authority to begin commissioning three 250 MW units of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project. Located near the Assam-Arunachal border, it is India’s largest hydro project. NHPC plans to complete all eight units by May 2026, with an expected annual output of over 7,400 MU.