The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has approved SJVN Ltd's detailed project reports (DPRs) for two hydro projects valued at around Rs 40,000 crore.

Attunli hydroelectric power (HEP) is 680 MW, whereas Etalin HEP is 3,097 MW, according to a statement from SJVN.

"Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power has transferred concurrences of DPRs of 3,097 MW Etalin HEP & 680 MW Attunli HEP in favour of the Company. CEA has also extended the validity of said concurrences," the company said.

The project cost of Etalin HEP at March 2022 price level is Rs 32,813 crore and for Attunli HEP it is Rs 6,866 crore.

The 3,097 MW Etalin HEP is the largest hydro project under development in the country.