Kopili Hydro Electric Project

The Kopili Hydro Electric Project is a hydroelectric complex built along the Kopili river and Umrong stream in northeastern India. The system includes multiple dams and power stations that work together to generate electricity from flowing water.

The project started operations in 1984 as part of India's push to expand electrical infrastructure in the northeastern region. Its development helped strengthen the power supply network serving multiple states in that area.

The facility supplies power to several northeastern states and plays a role in connecting different communities across the region. The complex shapes the landscape of this area and is part of daily life for people in surrounding villages.

The complex spreads across a large area along two water courses with various dams and power stations distributed throughout. Visitors should be aware this is an active industrial facility and access may be limited to certain areas.

The Kopili reservoir sits along the natural border between Assam and Meghalaya states, with its waters crossing both territories. This geographical feature makes the location a point where regional boundaries meet and water resources are shared.