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The Economic Times
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Assam plans Rs 77,353 crore investment to generate 8,457 MW power, aims to become energy-surplus state

Guwahati (Assam) [India]: Assam has unveiled plans to invest more than Rs 77,353 crore across hydro, solar, thermal and energy storage projects to generate 8,457 MW of power, marking the largest investment pipeline in the state's power sector history.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state is aiming to increase its power generation capacity from the current 450 MW to 8,457 MW.

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