SHILLONG: The new Umtrew Hydro Power project is likely to be commissioned early next year. Sources said that as per the assessment of the MeECL, the first unit of the project is likely to be commissioned in March, 2016.
Once commissioned, the Rs 460 cr new Umtrew Hydro Power project would add 40 MW of power to the State’s kitty.
A new dam has also been constructed over the Umtrew River in Byrnihat in addition to the existing old dam for the project.
The project has been delayed due to a court case involving the land earmarked which led to a halt in the construction work for a year.
While the old Umtrew project generated a mere 11.2 MW of power the new project is expected to generate 40 MW.
It has been learnt that a unique feature of the project lies in the fact that it can produce a good amount of power even during the lean season since it has access to a greater catchment area.
