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Agriculture
Arunachal to Launch Northeast's First Geothermal Drying Unit in Dirang
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 11:38 PM
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Arunachal Pradesh is set to commission the Northeast region's first geothermal-powered drying facility in Dirang to assist local farmers.
Arunachal Pradesh is preparing to inaugurate a significant agricultural infrastructure project in the Dirang region. The facility marks a milestone as it will be the first geothermal-powered drying unit in the entire Northeast India.
The primary objective of this installation is to support local farming communities by providing an efficient method for post-harvest processing. By utilizing geothermal energy, the unit aims to reduce dependency on conventional power sources while maintaining consistent drying conditions for agricultural produce.
This initiative is expected to enhance the market value of local crops by ensuring better preservation and quality control. The project underscores the state's commitment to adopting sustainable technologies that benefit rural economies.
The launch of this unit represents a strategic step towards modernizing agricultural practices in the region, leveraging natural resources to improve farmer livelihoods.
The primary objective of this installation is to support local farming communities by providing an efficient method for post-harvest processing. By utilizing geothermal energy, the unit aims to reduce dependency on conventional power sources while maintaining consistent drying conditions for agricultural produce.
This initiative is expected to enhance the market value of local crops by ensuring better preservation and quality control. The project underscores the state's commitment to adopting sustainable technologies that benefit rural economies.
The launch of this unit represents a strategic step towards modernizing agricultural practices in the region, leveraging natural resources to improve farmer livelihoods.