Foundation Stone Laid for Adani’s 3,200 MW Chapar Power Plant in Assam

On September 20 (scheduled), Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma presided over the foundation-stone ceremony for Adani Power Limited’s 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Chapar in Dhubri district, Assam. The plant will consist of four 800 MW units with modern environmental safeguards. Commissioning is planned in phases beginning December 2030.

Himanta Sarma Lays Foundation Stone For Adani Power's 3,200 MW Assam Project

The Chapar project is a central component of the Adani Group’s power-sector commitment in Assam, amounting to INR63,000 crore. The investment follows the “Advantage Assam Investor Summit 2.0,” which encouraged private developers to expand the state’s energy infrastructure. Assam is being positioned as an emerging energy hub for the Northeast, with several mega-energy projects in the pipeline.

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• Capacity: 3,200 MW (four 800 MW units).

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Lays Foundation Stone For Adani Power’s 3,200 MW Assam Project

• Investment: Reported as INR48,000 crore by most sources; one source cites INR50,000 crore.

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• Employment: Up to 20,000 jobs during construction and about 5,000 permanent/indirect jobs once operational.

Himanta Sarma Lays Foundation Stone For Adani Power's 3,200 MW Assam Project

• Related Investments: Approximately INR15,000 crore for two pumped-storage plants (combined 2,700 MW) under Adadi Green Energy Limited, and total sectoral investments projected to exceed INR80,000 crore over the next three to four years.

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Chief Minister Sarma said the plant will boost Assam’s power generation, create jobs and increase state tax revenues, describing it as a tangible outcome of investor-friendly policies.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Lays Foundation Stone For Adani Power’s 3,200 MW Assam Project

Adani Group Director Jeet Adani highlighted the company’s commitment to local economic development and noted opportunities for regional contractors, suppliers and businesses.

Himanta Sarma Lays Foundation Stone For Adani Power's 3,200 MW Assam Project

• “With an investment of nearly Rs 48,000 crore, this project will constitute one of the largest single investments ever made in Assam,” — Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Sarma Lays Foundation Stone For Adani Power's 3,200 MW Assam Project

• “Today marks the beginning of an important new chapter for Assam. The Chapar project will create jobs and open up opportunities for local contractors, suppliers and businesses. We are proud to invest in Assam and be part of the state’s economic growth,” — Jeet Adani

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Sources differ on the total monetary outlay for the Chapar plant. Most reports state an investment of INR48,000 crore, while an ANI report quotes the Chief Minister as citing INR50,000 crore. No source provides a detailed breakdown reconciling the two figures.

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• Commissioning: Phased start from December 2030.

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• Additional Infrastructure: Two pumped-storage plants (2,700 MW total) are slated for development under the same investment umbrella.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Lays Foundation Stone For Adani Power’s 3,200 MW Assam Project

• Broader Development: The Adani Group’s ongoing projects in aviation, cement and smart-metering are expected to complement the power plant’s contribution to Assam’s energy security and industrial growth.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Lays Foundation Stone For Adani Power’s 3,200 MW Assam Project