ITANAGAR, Jul 8: Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar called on Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on Monday. They discussed harnessing the vast hydropower potential in the state and urban amenities.
The Governor said that Arunachal Pradesh holds a significant portion of India's hydropower potential. With more than 58,000 MW of hydro potential, the State has substantial untapped resources. The strategic importance of Arunachal Pradesh, given its geographical location and natural resources, underscores the need for developing its hydropower capabilities to meet both regional and national energy demands. Natural terrain and available water resources provide an attractive opportunity for the State and also for the Nation, he said.
Parnaik said that the development of hydropower in Arunachal Pradesh offers a promising opportunity to contribute to India's renewable energy goals and enhance the State's economic development. He said that it is a boon and inclusive development through the hydro-power projects will facilitate rapid progress of the State.
The Union Minister assured the Governor to provide all necessary assistance to Arunachal Pradesh from his ministries. 

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