NEEPCO To Execute 500MW Thermal Power Project in Meghalaya

Shillong, Mar 18 : The North Eastern Electricity Power Corporation (NEEPCO) has signed its first Memorandum of Agreement with the government of Meghalaya to execute thermal power project at Darrugiri in East Garo Hills district.

Speaking to reporters after signing the agreement, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said, ''This is the first such project to be executed by the government sector in the state and once completed the project would not only benefit the state but the whole region.'' After completion, the project would give direct employment to around 400 youths besides, indirect employment to many others,'' Dr Sangma informed.

NEEPCO would also train the youths according to their requirement so that they can be absorbed in the project, Dr Sangma said.

Chairman and managing director of NEEPCO I P Baruah said it had bagged the first 500 MW thermal power project in Meghalaya after 35 years of existence in Shillong.

The Rs 3000 crore project will be completed within three years after attaining investment approval from the Centre which is expected within 20 months, Mr Baruah informed.

Mr Baruah said after completion of the project, 400 MW would be distributed to other north eastern states and 100 MW allotted to Meghalaya.