Databank Journal on Power Sector in the North Eastern Region - Volume (I) Issue No. 69

The power sector in North East India plays a strategic role in driving the region’s economic growth and improving living standards, supported primarily by its abundant natural resources and increasing policy focus on sustainable development. The region is endowed with vast hydropower potential due to the presence of major river systems such as the Brahmaputra and Barak and their numerous tributaries, making it one of the highest in the country. This natural advantage positions the North East as a future energy powerhouse for India, capable of contributing significantly to the national clean energy transition while meeting its own growing demand for electricity.

Overall, the power sector in North East India is undergoing a transformational shift towards greater capacity, sustainability and resilience. With a balanced approach that combines large-scale hydropower, renewable energy diversification and infrastructure strengthening, the region is steadily moving towards becoming a major green energy hub for the country. Continued policy support, environmentally responsible project planning and community participation will be essential to ensure that the development of the power sector contributes not only to national energy security but also to inclusive and sustainable growth within the North East.

This edition of the NEDFi Databank Journal on “Power Sector in the North Eastern Region –Volume I,” presents a comprehensive overview of the power sector across all eight North Eastern states as well as the all-India scenario. It benchmarks state performance against national indicators and provides updated statistics, comparative analyses, graphical representations and sector-wise insights covering electricity generation, installed capacity, power availability and renewable energy potential.