Guwahati: Assam has taken a major step towards expanding its power-generation capacity with the foundation stone being laid for Adani Power Limited’s 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Chapar in Dhubri district. The project, estimated to cost around ₹48,000 crore, is among the largest single private-sector investments in the state.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone on Sunday in the presence of senior government officials, industry representatives, local community members and Jeet Adani, Director of the Adani Group. The project will comprise four units of 800 MW each and is planned to be commissioned in phases beginning December 2030.
Jeet Adani: New chapter for Assam
Speaking at the foundation stone ceremony, Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Group, said the project marks an important new chapter for Assam.
Adani said the company will invest ₹48,000 crore in the 3,200 MW project, with the objective of providing reliable and affordable electricity to support households, businesses and industries. He also underlined the wider economic impact of the project, saying it would create jobs while opening opportunities for local contractors, suppliers and businesses.
Highlighting Assam’s geographical position, Jeet Adani described the state as having the potential to become a “battery” for India, contributing to the country’s future energy requirements and growth.
The foundation stone was laid for Adani Power’s 3,200 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant at Chapar, Dhubri, in Assam.
Backed by a Rs 48,000 crore investment, the project is expected to generate up to 20,000 jobs during construction and around 5,000 jobs once operational.… pic.twitter.com/XTBaPNKIhl
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Up to 25,000 jobs during construction
Employment is expected to be one of the major immediate impacts of the project. Adani Power said the plant could generate 20,000 to 25,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities during the construction phase. Once operational, the project is expected to support several thousand jobs, with recent estimates putting the figure at around 5,000 positions.
The employment potential is not limited to the plant workforce. The project is also expected to create business opportunities for local contractors, suppliers, transport operators and service providers, potentially expanding the economic activity around the Dhubri region.
HCM Dr @himantabiswa Lays Foundation Stone for 3,200 MW Power Projecthttps://t.co/e3oP3tVii2
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) September 21, 2026
Four 800-MW units
The Chapar facility will use ultra-supercritical technology, a high-efficiency technology used in modern coal-based power generation. According to Adani Power, the plant has been designed with high-efficiency systems and modern environmental safeguards.
The company had emerged as the successful bidder for the project through a competitive bidding process in October 2025 and subsequently received the Letter of Award from Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) in November 2025. The project is being developed under a Design, Build, Finance, Own and Operate (DBFOO) model.
Part of ₹63,000-crore power investment
The 3,200 MW thermal plant is part of a larger ₹63,000-crore power investment planned by the Adani Group in Assam. Of this, about ₹48,000 crore is earmarked for the Chapar thermal project, while approximately ₹15,000 crore is proposed for two pumped-storage projects with a combined capacity of 2,700 MW through Adani Green Energy.
The broader investment is intended to strengthen Assam’s electricity infrastructure and support rising demand from households, businesses and industries. The Assam government has also highlighted the potential for increased economic activity and state GST revenues from the projects.
Chief Minister Sarma described the Chapar project as an important step towards strengthening Assam’s long-term power security and said greater in-state generation could reduce dependence on electricity purchased from outside the state.
Commissioning from December 2030
The plant is scheduled to come online in phases, with the first generation expected from December 2030. The full 3,200 MW capacity will therefore take several years to become operational.
The project comes as the Adani Group expands its footprint in Assam beyond power. The group has investments or planned projects spanning power, renewable energy, aviation and cement, with the company saying its overall investment commitments in the state could exceed ₹80,000 crore.
For Assam, the Chapar project represents a major addition to planned generation capacity. For the Dhubri region, the construction phase is expected to bring a substantial requirement for workers, contractors, logistics, materials and supporting services.
Importantly, the often-used figure of “25,000 jobs” refers primarily to the project’s construction-phase employment potential. It should not be read as 25,000 permanent jobs at the completed plant. The operational workforce is expected to be considerably smaller.
