Discussions between Bangladesh & India regarding Hydro-Electric Projects In Manipur/Meghalaya

Discussions are being held between India and Bangladesh regarding the construction of Hydro Power Projects in Meghalaya and Manipur according to the information presented by Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of State (I/C) of Power in the Lok Sabha . Bangladesh had raised its concern regarding the Tipaimukh Hydro-Electric (Multipurpose) Project (1500 MW) in Manipur and Mawphu (85MW) and Myntdu (84 MW) dam in Meghalaya. Meetings have been held by the Sub-Group constituted under India-Bangladesh Joint River Commission, for joint study as per agreed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Tipaimukh Project. As regards the projects in Meghalaya, the Bangladesh side has been informed that the projects in Meghalaya are at conceptual stage and only some investigation work has been done for preparation of the DPR. To mitigate the power shortage in Manipur and Meghalaya, the assistance from Central Generating Station (CGS) as on 30.11.2013 is 123 MW and 206 MW respectively. In addition, the likely benefits from CGS during the 12th Plan would be 136.5 MW and 186.5 MW for Manipur & Meghalaya respectively.