TheMeghalayagovernment has signed an agreement with the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd for the development of two hydel projects in the state, an official statement said.
The agreement for a 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.
The minister also assured that the will extend all support to the executing agency for the earlly ycompletion of the project . Tynsong, who is in charge of the state power department, said power 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, he said, adding that such an agreement with the CPSU is essential.