2.97 (3.65%) NHPC has completed over 90 per cent construction of its Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric project. The company is constructing the 2,000 MW power project located in Assam-Arunachal Pradesh. As per the company, more than 90 per cent of total project work has already been completed. After monsoon, balance work of radial gates will be completed and electricity generation will be started by the end of Financial Year 2023-24.
The construction of all the major components like powerhouses, hydromechanical works etc is progressing fast towards completion. The completion of the dam to the top level is the biggest milestone at the Subansiri Lower Project. On its completion, the Subansiri Lower Project will generate around 7,500 million units of power annually on a 90 per cent dependable year.
NHPC is engaged in electric power generation by hydroelectric power plants. The company is also engaged in contracts, project management and consultancy works.