Foundation stone laid for Adani Power’s 3,200-MW thermal power plant in Assam
- September 21, 2026
The foundation stone for Adani Power’s 3,200-MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Assam was laid at the hands of Assam Chief Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 20, 2026.
Located in lower Assam’s Dhubri district, the Rs.48,000-crore project is expected to generate up to 20,000 jobs in the construction phase and around 5,000 jobs once operational, adding to Assam’s power generation capacity.
The ceremony was attended by senior members of the State Government, industry leaders, local community representatives and Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Group, a release by Adani Power said.
The Chapar plant is part of Adani Gorup’s Rs.63,000-crore power investment plan in Assam, with commissioning in phases from December 2030. Across sectors, investments in the state will exceed Rs.80,000 crore, with projects already moving from commitment to execution and set to create jobs, infrastructure and new economic opportunities across Assam over the next three to four years. The thermal power project will also create opportunities for local contractors, suppliers, transport operators and service providers, enabling them to participate in and grow alongside the Adani Group’s expanding vendor ecosystem in Assam.
The Chapar plant will comprise four 800 MW units and use ultra-supercritical technology, with high-efficiency systems and modern environmental safeguards. Once commissioned, it will provide reliable and affordable power for Assam’s household, commercial and industrial requirements, strengthening the state’s energy base.
The Rs.63,000-crore power investment comprises around Rs.48,000 crore for the Chapar plant and approximately Rs.15,000 crore for two pumped storage plants (PSPs) with a combined capacity of 2,700 MW through Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL). Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) is implementing smart metering projects in Assam, supporting the modernisation of the state’s power distribution infrastructure.
Earlier, in October 2025, APL had emerged as the successful bidder through a competitive bidding process to set up the 3,200 MW power plant and subsequently received the Letter of Award from Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd (APDCL) in November 2025.