Rites today signed an MoU with North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) to collaborate on consultancy works for strengthening logistical infrastructure at various hydropower stations in the region, including the Siang Basin.

To enhance the power infrastructure in the region, the Arunachal Pradesh Government has entrusted NEEPCO for executing five hydropower projects in the Siang Basin. As per the MoU, RITES will also support NEEPCO as a Project Management Consultant for works related to rail infrastructure facilities, including signalling & telecommunications, overhead equipment, and conveyor systems. Also, the MoU entails works related to roads, buildings and other civil ancillary structures, including utilities.