| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Kalai-II Hydropower Project |
| Capacity | 1,200 MW |
| Location | Hawai village, Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh |
| River | Lohit River (tributary of Brahmaputra River) |
| Implementing Agency | THDC India Ltd |
| Project Type | Run-of-river project with pondage |
| Environmental Clearance | Recommended by Union Environment Ministry expert panel |
| Critically Endangered Species | White-bellied heron (Ardea insignis) |
| Habitat | Found in Lohit River basin, including Kamlang and Namdapha Tiger Reserves |
| IUCN Status | Critically Endangered (IUCN Red List) |
| WPA Status | Listed under Schedule-I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 |
| Environmental Concerns | Habitat loss, disturbance, and reduced fish populations due to hydropower projects |
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