Power Minister R. K. Singh reviews progress and safety aspects of 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric project
New Delhi: Power minister R. K. Singh on Wednesday discussed the status of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, a 2000 Mega Watts undertaking to span across Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, being managed by NHPC Ltd.
The power minister reviewed the construction progress, safety aspects related to the project, and preparedness required to be undertaken in view of the upcoming monsoon season.
The head of the Project presented the current status of the progress achieved in various work packages along with the detailing of safety considerations, and its preparedness as per laid down technical standards in view of the ensuing monsoon months.
The project has achieved significant progress in dam concreting (14 blocks achieved the top level of 210 meters and balance 2 blocks to be completed by June 2023), 37 meters of dam height has been raised with the concrete pouring of more than 2.5 lakhs cubic meters during last 06 months which is a remarkable feat.
Further, the river-facing wall of the powerhouse has been raised up to a safe elevation of 116m and the tail race channel has been completed for all units. the water conductor system is almost ready now.
After the review, the Union Minister expressed satisfaction over the work progress and directed NHPC to move ahead with all necessary safety precautions.
CMD NHPC assured that the company is striving to commission the first unit with 250 MW capacity in coming December or January 2024.
The meeting was attended by Secretary (Power) MoP along with other senior officers from the Ministry, Central Electricity Authority and NHPC.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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