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Northeast’s largest power project initiated in Assam’s Dhubri

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has laid the foundation stone for a new 3,200 MW thermal power plant in Dhubri district, which is being developed by Adani Power Limited.

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  • The Assam government is developing a 3,200 megawatt thermal power plant in the Chapar area of Dhubri district.
  • Adani Power Limited is the company handling the ₹48,000-crore project, which is expected to begin commissioning in 2030.
  • Land for the project was secured following an eviction process that displaced approximately 2,500 families.
  • The facility aims to boost regional economic growth and serve as a major energy hub for the Northeast.

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  • Phased commissioning of the thermal plant starting December 2030.
  • Development of two additional pumped storage power plants worth ₹15,000 crore.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister

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  • Assam is fast emerging as the region’s energy hub, with several mega energy projects in the pipeline. The 3,200 MW Chapar project is a proud outcome of the confidence generated by the Advantage Assam Investor Summit 2.0
    [1]The Hindu1h agoOpen at the quote ↗
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    plant in the northeast. The project site involved the eviction of mostly migrant Muslims after the former Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) government could not provide space in the adjoining Kokrajhar district. “ Assam is fast emerging as the region’s energy hub, with several mega energy projects in the pipeline. The 3,200 MW Chapar project is a proud outcome of the confidence generated by the Advantage Assam Investor Summit 2.0 ,” the Chief Minister said. “This project will be one of the largest single investments ever made in Assam. Besides providing massive employment opportunities, the State will also benefit through increased economic

  • This project will be one of the largest single investments ever made in Assam. Besides providing massive employment opportunities, the State will also benefit through increased economic activity and SGST (State Goods and Services Tax) revenues, and local industries and enterprises will have opportunities to participate in the emerging ecosystem
    [1]The Hindu1h agoOpen at the quote ↗
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    region’s energy hub, with several mega energy projects in the pipeline. The 3,200 MW Chapar project is a proud outcome of the confidence generated by the Advantage Assam Investor Summit 2.0,” the Chief Minister said. “ This project will be one of the largest single investments ever made in Assam. Besides providing massive employment opportunities, the State will also benefit through increased economic activity and SGST (State Goods and Services Tax) revenues, and local industries and enterprises will have opportunities to participate in the emerging ecosystem ,” he said. Jeet Adani, Adani Group director, said the Chapar plant is part of a ₹63,000-crore power investment in Assam, with commissioning in phases from December 2030. The other projects include two pumped storage

Jeet Adani

Adani Group director

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  • The thermal plant will provide reliable and affordable electricity to support homes, businesses, and industries. The project will also create jobs and open up opportunities for local contractors, suppliers and businesses. We are proud to invest in Assam and be part of the State’s economic growth
    [1]The Hindu1h agoOpen at the quote ↗
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    is part of a ₹63,000-crore power investment in Assam, with commissioning in phases from December 2030. The other projects include two pumped storage plants worth ₹15,000 crore, with a combined capacity of 2,700 MW. “ The thermal plant will provide reliable and affordable electricity to support homes, businesses, and industries. The project will also create jobs and open up opportunities for local contractors, suppliers and businesses. We are proud to invest in Assam and be part of the State’s economic growth ,” Mr. Adani said. The Chapar plant will comprise four 800 MW units and use ultra-supercritical technology, with high-efficiency systems and modern environmental safeguards. Adani Power Limited received the letter of

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