July 17, 2026 11:18 AM
Assam plans Rs 77,353 crore investment to generate 8,457 MW, eyes power-surplus status
Assam has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest more than ₹77,353 crore in hydro, solar, thermal and energy storage projects to generate 8,457 MW of electricity, marking the largest investment pipeline in the state's power sector history. The initiative aims to increase Assam's installed power generation capacity from the current 450 MW to 8,457 MW, positioning the state as a power-surplus region and the Green Energy Hub of Northeast India. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlight...