It is reported that India is planning to develop 2 hydel power projects the 1,200 MW Tamanthi and 600 MW Shwzaye power project on the Chindwin river basin.

As per report, the projects expected to cost around INR 15,000 crore will be developed under the JV route by NHPC and the Myanmar government owned Department of Hydropower Implementation. Power from the projects will be exported to India through a proposed transmission link via Manipur.

It is learnt that a MoU on hydropower development on the Chindwin river basin has already been readied and is expected to be inked shortly between NHPC and DHPI.