Guwahati, Oct. 16 -- Deep in the rugged mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, where snow-fed rivers descend through steep valleys before entering the Brahmaputra plains, one of India's most ambitious infrastructure projects is taking shape. The 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project (DMP), being developed by NHPC Limited on the Dibang River, is poised to become a landmark in India's hydropower history.

When completed, the project will feature India's tallest dam, at 278 metres, and the country's largest hydropower-generating capacity. More importantly, it will serve multiple national objectives, including renewable energy generation, flood moderation, water security, regional development, and strategic strengthening of India's position in the Br...