Eight Projects with 8514 MW Capacity Under Construction by NHPC

**Executive Summary** This report, dated December 11, 2025, by PIB Delhi on behalf of the Ministry of Power, outlines the progress of hydropower projects under NHPC Limited and its JV/Subsidiary companies. It details the commissioning of 23 hydropower projects until October 2025, the power generation for the last 3 years and current year, and the construction of eight additional hydropower projects with a total capacity of 8514 MW. The report includes an annexure specifying project details, expected commissioning dates, and associated costs. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Commissioned Projects:** * NHPC Limited and its JV/Subsidiary companies have commissioned 23 hydropower projects until October 2025. * Total installed capacity of commissioned projects is 7,771 MW. * Total power generation from the projects over the last 3 years and the current year are: * 2022-23: 29,894 Million Units * 2023-24: 26,056 Million Units * 2024-25: 25,194 Million Units * 2025-26 (Apr-Oct): 23,015 Million Units * **Under-Construction Projects:** * Eight hydropower projects are currently under construction by NHPC Limited and its JV/Subsidiary companies. * Total generation capacity of these projects is 8,514 MW. * **Projects under NHPC:** * Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (Arunachal Pradesh): 2000 MW, Anticipated Commissioning: Dec-26 * Dibang Multipurpose Project (Arunachal Pradesh): 2880 MW, Anticipated Commissioning: Feb-32 * Teesta-VI Hydroelectric Project (Sikkim): 500 MW, Anticipated Commissioning: Sept-29 * **Projects under JV/Subsidiaries:** * Rangit-IV Hydroelectric Project (Sikkim): 120 MW, Anticipated Commissioning: Apr-26 * Ratle Hydroelectric Project (UT of Jammu & Kashmir): 850 MW, Anticipated Commissioning: Nov-28 * Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project (UT of Jammu & Kashmir): 1000 MW, Anticipated Commissioning: Dec-26 * Kiru Hydroelectric Project (UT of Jammu & Kashmir): 624 MW, Anticipated Commissioning: Dec-26 * Kwar Hydroelectric Project (UT of Jammu & Kashmir): 540 MW, Anticipated Commissioning: Mar-28 * **Job Creation and Entrepreneurship:** * NHPC Limited provides job opportunities to local people, including Project Affected Families (PAFs), through contractors. * Bidding opportunities are offered to local residents and PAFs to promote local entrepreneurship. * **Grievance Redressal:** * The Government of India has launched the “Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System – CPGRAMS” portal for grievance redressal. * Grievances received through this portal are examined and addressed in a timely manner. **Impact Analysis** **Local People and Project Affected Families (PAFs)** * **Impact:** Job opportunities and income generation through construction projects and bidding opportunities. * **Action Required:** Engage with NHPC and contractors to explore employment and business opportunities. **Government of India** * **Impact:** Increased power generation capacity and progress towards energy goals. * **Action Required:** Monitor the progress of the under-construction projects and ensure timely resolution of grievances through the CPGRAMS portal.

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