Patel Engineering on Thursday announced signing an initial pact with Arunachal Pradesh government for restoration and development of the 144 MW Gongri Hydropower Project in the state. This initiative marks a significant milestone in advancing clean energy infrastructure in India's Northeast, a company statement said. The Gongri project, located near Dirang town on the Gongri river was terminated but has now been revived under the framework 'Arunachal Pradesh Restoration of Terminated Large Hydropower Policy under Special Circumstances, 2025.' The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet recently approved the restoration of this project, making it the first project to be revived under this framework. The total project value is estimated at Rs 1,700 crore and would take around 4 years for completion. Hydro power projects like Gongri will not only generate clean energy but also create employment opportunities, improve local infrastructure, and contribute to sustainable development in the region. U