Shillong: The State Government of Manipur on Thursday signed the Pre Implementation Agreements (PIA) towards allotment of four Hydro Electric Projects (HEP) namely, 51 MW Tuivai, 60MW Irang, 67MW Khongnem Chakha and 190MW Pabaram HEPs to the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) for detail investigation and subsequent execution.
The signing in ceremony was held here at Imphal in a glittering function attended by Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh, Deputy Chief Minister,, MLAs of concerned districts, Chief Secretary including other high officials from the State Government and Manipur State Power Company Ltd (MSPCL).
Signing the PIA on behalf of NEEPCO, it’s CMD P. C. Pankaj assured the gathering that NEEPCO will put in its best efforts to execute these projects in a time bound manner.
The State Government on its part pledged all necessary support to NEEPCO for smooth conduct of the project development activities.
Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh also requested cooperation from all towards efforts of his Government in making Manipur power solvent and thus relieving people from severe power shortages.