Assam CM lays foundation stone for Adani Power’s 3200 MW project in Dhubri district
The project is expected to create 20,000 construction jobs and 5,000 permanent jobs, according to Adani Power.
- On Sunday, Adani Group Director Jeet Adani and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for a 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Chapar in Dhubri district.
- The project entails an investment of Rs 48,000 crore and comprises four 800 MW units, significantly boosting Assam's power generation capacity while reducing dependence on external electricity sources.
- Adani Power's investment is part of a larger Rs 63,000 crore power initiative in Assam, including pumped storage plants, and is expected to create over 20,000 construction jobs and 5,000 operational roles.
- Sarma described the development as a major milestone for the region, asserting that Assam is emerging as India's 'energy hub' and can act as a 'battery' for national growth.
- Commissioning is scheduled in phases starting December 2030, with Adani emphasizing that the initiative prioritizes local entrepreneurship and community engagement as part of the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
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Himanta lays foundation for Adani Power's Rs 48,000-cr power plant in Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for Adani Power’s Rs 48,000-crore, 3,200 MW thermal power plant at Chapar in Dhubri, one of the largest single investments in the state. The project, comprising four 800 MW ultra-supercritical units, is expected to create up to 20,000 jobs during construction and around 5,000 once operational, while boosting Assam’s ambitions to emerge as a major energy hub in the Northeast.
Assam CM lays foundation stone for Adani Power’s 3200 MW project in Dhubri district - The Tribune
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday laid the foundation stone for Adani Power Limited’s (APL) 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant (USTPP) at Chapar in lower Assam’s Dhubri district.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday laid the foundation stone for Adani Power Limited’s (APL) 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant (USTPP) at Chapar in lower Assam’s Dhubri district.
Jeet Adani lays foundation stone of 3,200 MW thermal power plant, says Assam can become India's 'energy hub'
Jeet Adani praised the Assam government's approach to development and said the state had created an environment conducive to investment and business. He credited Chief Minister Sarma with maintaining close oversight of projects and pushing for faster execution.
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