New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved investment of Rs 8146.21 crore for the construction of the Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in the Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh.

The estimated completion period for the project is 72 months, according to an official release by the Cabinet.

The project with an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW) would produce 2738.06 MU of energy. The Power generated from the Project will help improve the power supply position in Arunachal Pradesh and also contribute to balancing the national Grid.

The project will be implemented through a joint venture company between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation ...