The Meghalaya government has signed an agreement with North Eastern Electric Power Corporation for development of two hydel projects in the state.
The agreement for the development of 50-megawatt Wah Umiam Hydro Electric Project Stage-I and 100-MW Wah Umiam Hydro Electric Project Stage-II was signed between the two parties. Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong, state power department Joint Secretary DD Shira and NEEPCO director (personnel) Anil Kumar were present at the programme.
Tynsong, who is in charge of the state power department, said that generation is the main problem faced by Meghalaya.
The state currently has a capacity to produce only 350 MW of power, while the requirement is 650 MW. According to the deputy chief minister, Meghalaya produces less than 250 MW of power even though it has the potential to generate 3,000 MW.
