An agreement has been signed for the development of the Wah Umiam hydroelectric project, particularly the 50MW and 100MW Stage-I and II respectively.
The agreement was signed between DD Shira, representing the government of Meghalaya, and Anil Kumar from the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO). Shira is the state power department joint secretary while Kumar is the Director at NEEPCO.
The signing of the agreement was witnessed by Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong. Also present was the Chairman, Meghalaya State Planning Board MLA Abdus Saleh. Furthermore, the Commissioner and Secretary of the Power Department, Pravin Bakshi, was also present. Not to mention senior officials from the state government, and officials from NEEPCO were also present.
Wah Umiam hydroelectric project to help meet the electricity deficit in India
Speaking on the occasion, Tynsong expressed his gratitude to NEEPCO. He also explained that the agreement between the two parties is an important and meaningful event that will benefit the state greatly. Furthermore, he assured us that the government will cooperate and provide the required services in a bid to make sure that the project is completed at the earliest.
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Power generation is reportedly the main problem faced by the state from time to time. Currently, the government can generate only 350 MW while the requirement for electricity in the state is 650 MW. This, according to Tynsong, shows the huge deficit in the demand and supply of power in the country.
Moreover, the minister revealed that the government has been looking for ways and means for the possibility of transformation in the power sector. That according to him is the reason why the tie-up with the CPSU (Central Public Sector Undertaking) in the form of NEEPCO is very much needed.
