Leadership

Arunachal Pradesh's hydropower sector is led by distinguished officials at state and national levels, working together to promote sustainable energy development.

Constitutional Leadership

The state's overall governance is led by constitutional authorities whose vision shapes the hydropower development agenda:

Governor of Arunachal Pradesh

Lt. Gen. Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM (Retd.)

The 20th Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lieutenant General Parnaik is a decorated officer with 41 years of military service and commands national respect for his leadership and vision.

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Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh

Shri Pema Khandu

The Chief Minister leads the state government and sets strategic priorities for hydropower development as a key pillar of state's economic growth and energy security.

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Deputy Chief Minister and Power Portfolio

Shri Chowna Mein

The Deputy Chief Minister holds the crucial Power and Non-Conventional Energy Resources portfolio, providing direct oversight of the hydropower development strategy.

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Department Leadership

Commissioner, Department of Hydropower Development

Shri Sonam Chombey

The Commissioner leads the Department of Hydropower Development and is responsible for policy implementation, project coordination, and regulatory oversight.

Email: commrdhpd[dot]arn[at]gmail[dot]com

Chief Engineers

The department employs five Chief Engineers managing basin-specific operations:

Planning, Design & Coordination: Shri Taki Tain (9863190446)
Siang Basin: Shri Karom Perme (9436040184)
Dibang, Lohit & Tirap Basin: Shri Along Ketan (9436059399)
Subansiri Basin: Shri T.U Taba (7005893359)
Kameng Basin: Shri Moto Basar (9436011190)

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Administrative Support

Public Information Officer

Komli Mathew Pakmen, Under Secretary

Phone: 8731931119 Email: commrdhpd[dot]arn[at]gmail[dot]com Office: 3rd Floor, Block 3, Civil Secretariat, Itanagar

The PIO facilitates public access to information, manages grievances, and coordinates community engagement.

Organizational Focus

DHPD's leadership team works towards:

Sustainable Development: Balancing economic growth with environmental protection
Community Welfare: Ensuring local communities benefit from hydropower development
Technical Excellence: Maintaining high standards in project design and implementation
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to central and state policies
Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitating dialogue between government, developers, and communities

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