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Patel Engineering has signed an initial pact with the Arunachal Pradesh government to revive the 144 MW Gongri Hydropower Project near Dirang. The project, earlier terminated, has been restored under the state's new policy for reviving large hydropower projects approved recently by the cabinet. With an estimated cost of INR 1,700 crore and a four-year construction timeline, the project will be executed on a BOOT basis for 40 years. Patel Engineering will handle design, construction, commissioning, and operations, along with transmission infrastructure development.
Patel Engineering has entered into an initial agreement with the Arunachal Pradesh government to restore and develop the 144 MW Gongri Hydropower Project in the state. The understanding was announced past week and marks a step towards reviving stalled large hydropower assets in the Northeast, a region identified for its significant untapped hydroelectric potential. Advertisement
The Gongri project is located near Dirang town on the Gongri river and had earlier been terminated. It has now been brought back under the Arunachal Pradesh Restoration of Terminated Large Hydropower Policy under Special Circumstances, 2025. The state cabinet had approved the revival of the project recently, making Gongri the first hydropower scheme to be restored under this new policy framework.
The overall project cost is estimated at around INR 1,700 crore, with construction and commissioning expected to take close to four years. Once completed, the project is expected to contribute clean energy to the regional grid while also supporting local employment and infrastructure development in West Kameng district.
As per the memorandum of understanding, Patel Engineering will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle. This includes preparation and validation of the Detailed Project Report, detailed engineering and design of the hydroelectric system, and procurement of all electro-mechanical equipment. The company will also execute civil works such as the dam, powerhouse, and related structures, followed by installation and commissioning of turbines and generators.
The scope of work further includes development of transmission infrastructure to ensure grid connectivity, along with post-commissioning operation and maintenance. The project will be executed on a BOOT basis, with Patel Engineering owning and operating the asset for a lease period of 40 years, after which it will be transferred to the Arunachal Pradesh government.
Patel Engineering's management indicated that the project aligns with its focus on renewable energy and sustainable development, while also aiming to generate socio-economic benefits for communities around the project area. The company has an established track record in hydropower, tunnelling, and irrigation projects across India, with several completed and ongoing hydroelectric schemes in hilly and geologically complex regions.
The revival of Gongri also fits into a broader push by Arunachal Pradesh to unlock stalled hydropower capacity, as the state holds nearly half of India's assessed hydro potential but has faced delays due to clearances, financing challenges, and execution risks in the past.
Source PTI
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