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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu wants to turn the 2,000-MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project reservoir into a premier tourist spot. The project site features roughly 45 km of backwaters covering 40 sq km. Khandu met Tuesday with Raga MLA Rotom Tebin, adviser to Hydropower Development Minister Ninong Ering, and various industry experts to discuss turning the area into a hub for water sports, luxury cruises, and eco-tourism.
Khandu emphasized the potential of the site by stating, "Imagine boating, luxury yacht cruises, floating hospitality, water sports, adventure activities and eco-tourism set against the spectacular Himalayan landscape." He remains focused on balancing these commercial goals with the conservation of local Golden Mahseer habitats.
The government vision draws inspiration from famous sites like Italy’s Lake Como, Nepal’s Phewa Lake, and New Zealand’s Milford Sound. On March 28, the Chief Minister traveled 45 km by high-speed boat from the Dollungmukh project site to the Sibe-Rite confluence in Kamle district to evaluate the river. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyogyor, and Ninong Ering joined the inspection.
Officials expect the project to create 2,500 jobs for local youth and pull in 1.5 lakh tourists every year. The state is currently seeking technical backing from the Prime Minister and several Union ministries, including power, tourism, jal shakti, ports, shipping and waterways, and the development of the northeastern region. The administration intends to draft a formal project report while keeping local communities at the center of all development.
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