| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Kalai-II Hydropower Project |
| Location | Lohit River, Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Capacity | 1,200 MW |
| Developer | THDC India Ltd |
| Project Cost | ₹14,176 crore |
| Key Components | 128.5-metre concrete gravity dam, pondage, underground powerhouse |
| Environmental Clearance | Recommended by Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under Union Environment Ministry |
| Controversy | EIA report by WAPCOS Ltd did not mention critically endangered white-bellied heron in the project area |
| White-Bellied Heron Status | Critically Endangered (IUCN Red List), Schedule-I (Wildlife Protection Act, 1972) |
| Population Estimate | Fewer than 250 globally, around 60 in India |
| Key Habitats in India | Lohit River basin, near Namdapha Tiger Reserve and Kamlang Tiger Reserve |
| Legal Protection | Requires ecological assessment for projects affecting its habitat |
| Exam-Relevant Question | Q: Kalai-II hydropower project is planned on which river? A: Lohit (Option C) |
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