Kalpong Hydroelectric Project

The Kalpong Hydroelectric Project is the first and only hydroelectric power station in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located on the Kalpong River near Nabagram, about 35 km southwest of Diglipur in North Andaman. Commissioned in 2001 with an installed capacity of 5.25 MW (3 x 1.75 MW), it features a concrete gravity dam and reservoir surrounded by evergreen forest. The project supplies power to Diglipur and nearby areas.

Visitors can expect a functional hydroelectric installation set in a forested valley on the Kalpong River. The site includes a concrete dam, reservoir, powerhouse and associated structures surrounded by dense evergreen forest. Public access is restricted to exterior viewpoints and requires prior permission from the Electricity Department. There is no developed tourist infrastructure; viewing is limited to the dam and reservoir from designated areas with opportunities for sightseeing and photography of the landscape.