Minister for Science and Technology, Dasanglu Pul along with Norwegian Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener inaugurated a geothermal-powered drying unit at Dirang in West Kameng district today.

The pilot project is part of a trilateral collaboration between India, Norway and Iceland to explore and harness the potential of geothermal energy in the Northeast Himalayas.

Funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, with gap funding support from the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, the project is expected to create new opportunities for local communities through access to affordable, clean and sustainable energy.

The initiative is also expected to pave the way for wider adoption of geothermal technology in Arunachal Pradesh, strengthening the state’s efforts towards sustainable development, green energy utilisation and improved livelihood opportunities for local communities.