GUWAHATI, June 27: In a significant step toward accelerating development in the Northeast, the Central government has conducted a comprehensive review of infrastructure projects worth ₹41,000 crore across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, and Sikkim. The high-level meeting, chaired by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia, was held to resolve bottlenecks and improve inter-ministerial and state coordination for faster execution.

Organised by the Project Monitoring Group (PMG), the review focused on critical sectors such as road connectivity, power generation, and investment facilitation. A major highlight was the ₹6,700 crore project in Assam and three key projects in Arunachal Pradesh valued at ₹33,469 crore, including the 2,880 MW Dibang Hydropower Project. Developed by NHPC under the Ministry of Power, the Dibang project is poised to become India’s tallest dam and is expected to generate over 11,000 million units of clean energy annually. The project, which is scheduled for commissioning by February 2032, will contribute to the country’s Net Zero targets and provide Arunachal Pradesh with 13% free power, along with flood control benefits.

Another vital initiative under review was the ₹1,000 crore GeoEnpro Petroleum Limited project in Arunachal Pradesh. The DPIIT Secretary urged the state government to prioritize this private sector project, stressing the need to enhance the ease of doing business and attract further investments.

In Nagaland, the Kohima Bypass Road project by NHIDCL was assessed for its role in decongesting the capital and improving inter-state connectivity. Officials also reviewed three infrastructure issues concerning two projects worth ₹544.65 crore in the state. In Sikkim, two major projects amounting to ₹943.04 crore were also evaluated.

Secretary Bhatia reiterated the Centre’s commitment to building strong institutional support for infrastructure development in the region. He emphasized the need for proactive measures to resolve delays, especially given the logistical challenges of the Northeast’s terrain. The review marks a focused effort by the government to unlock the Northeast’s economic potential through robust and timely infrastructure execution.