Cabinet clears ₹8,146 crore Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh

August 12, 2025 4:42 PM

Cabinet clears ₹8,146 crore Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved an investment proposal worth ₹8,146.21 crore for the construction of the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh. The project is expected to be completed in 72 months. With an installed capacity of 700 MW (4x175 MW), the Tato-II HEP will generate an estimated 2,738.06 million units of electricity annually. The power produced will not only...

Cabinet approves Rs 6,798 crore rail projects to boost connectivity and reduce CO2 emissions

October 24, 2024 4:08 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 6,798 crore rail projects to boost connectivity and reduce CO2 emissions

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved two major railway projects with a combined cost of Rs 6,798 crore. These projects, part of the Ministry of Railways' initiatives, aim to enhance connectivity, reduce logistics costs, and decrease carbon emissions over the next five years. The first project involves doubling the Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga and Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur sections in Bihar, covering 256 kilometers. This will improve access to Nepal, northeastern ...

Cabinet clears 309 km rail link between Indore and Manmad; approves seven new agricultural scheme

September 16, 2024 3:31 PM

Cabinet clears 309 km rail link between Indore and Manmad; approves seven new agricultural scheme

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a major railway project to construct a 309 km long rail line connecting Indore and Manmad. With an estimated budget of Rs. 18,036 crore, this project will significantly enhance connectivity between Indore and Mumbai, improving mobility and service reliability within the Indian Railways network. This new rail line, set to pass through six districts in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, will also involve the construction of 30 new station...