Chapar Thermal Power Plant
Map: India 
Current relevance:
The foundation stone
was laid for Adani Power’s 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant at Chapar in Dhubri district, Assam, with an estimated investment of about ₹48,000
crore.
The project is described as the largest power plant in Northeast
India, with phased commissioning expected from December 2030.
continent:
Chapar is located in Asia,
in South Asia’s Northeast India region, within Assam’s Dhubri
district.
Bordering
Countries:
Dhubri district shares
an international boundary with Bangladesh and borders the Indian
states of
West Bengal and Meghalaya, as well as the Assam
districts of Kokrajhar, Goalpara, Bongaigaon
and South Salmara-Mankachar.
River flows through
the region:
Brahmaputra River flows through Dhubri district from east to west.
Important tributaries
associated with the Dhubri region include Champabati, Gourang, Gadadhar,
Gangadhar, Tipkai, Sankosh, Silai and Jinjiram.
Important places:
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Chapar – Location of the proposed thermal power plant.
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Dhubri
District – Westernmost part of
Assam and the administrative location of Chapar.
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Dhubri – District headquarters, situated on the Brahmaputra
River.
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Brahmaputra
River – Major river flowing
through Dhubri district.
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Assam – Northeast Indian state and location of the
project.
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West Bengal – Lies west of Dhubri district.
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Bangladesh – International neighbour along the
western/southwestern side of Dhubri district.
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Meghalaya – Lies south of Dhubri district.
Significance:
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Largest
power project in Northeast India:
The 3,200 MW capacity makes it a major addition to the region's
electricity-generation infrastructure.
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Energy hub: The project is part of Assam's broader push to
expand its energy infrastructure.
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Ultra-supercritical
technology: Higher-efficiency
thermal generation technology compared with conventional subcritical plants.
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Regional
economic activity: Local
contractors, suppliers and businesses are expected to participate in the
project's associated economic ecosystem.
§ Strategic Northeast location: Dhubri's proximity to Bangladesh and West
Bengal gives the project wider regional-geographical relevance.
Source: THE HINDU