Why in News?
- A landslide has occurred at the site of the 2000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project, affecting the flow of the Subansiri River downstream.
About the Subansiri River:
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About the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP):
- Under-construction gravity dam on the Subansiri River.
- Run-of-the-river project by NHPC Limited, with a 2000 MW capacity.
- Construction started in 2005, delayed by landslides, redesign, and opposition.
- Resumed in 2019 after NGT clearance, operational start expected by March 2024.
- Slated to be India’s largest hydroelectric project upon completion.