Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project (SLHEP)

 Source: India Today

 Context: A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been signed for the implementation of a fisheries management plan at the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project (SLP) in Assam.

 

About SLHEP:

The Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project (SLHEP) is a 2000 MW gravity dam under construction on the Subansiri River, a trans-Himalayan river known for its gold dust, flowing through Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tibet. It’s the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra, contributing about 8% of its flow. SLHEP, run by NHPC, will be India’s largest hydroelectric plant, utilizing the river’s potential for hydropower.

Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project (SLHEP)
Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project (SLHEP)