Subansiri Dam gets safety clearance, but commercial operation still uncertain

Guwahati, Oct 26: Following the implementation of suggested safety measures by NHPC, the National Dam Safety Authority has given clearance to the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project. But the date for starting commercial operation is yet to be decided.

NHPC sources told The Assam Tribune that a team of the National Dam Safety Authority visited the dam site last month and after detailed inspection, the required clearance was given. At this moment, three turbines, each with the capacity to generate 250 MW of power, are ready for commissioning and the fourth one will be ready by December. There will be total eight turbines in the project.

Sources revealed that the turbines were earlier tested with air pressure. Now the tunnels and the turbines will have to be tested with water pressur