Concerned over the large-scale diversion of forest land for hydroelectric projects, the Union Ministry of Forest and Environment is imposing more stringent conditions, including declaration of reservoir created due to construction of dams as reserved forest, as a pre-requisite for granting clearance.

The new conditions have been imposed in respect of the 402 MW Shongtong-Karcham projects and th

Shillong, March 22: A CAG report has rapped the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited for not initiating any steps to protect the Umiam reservoir which feeds five downstream hydropower plants of the corporation.

The reservoir covers an area of 10 square km and serves as a recreational spot for tourists with amenities for boating and angling.

In addition, the reservoir supplies drinking water

A proposed power plant downstream of the Kali and its tributaries in Champawat district

DIMAPUR, March 6

On March 18 Finance Minister Setong Sena will present the Budget for the year 2011-12.
In his 55-minute-long address, Governor Gen (Retd) J J Singh highlighted the achievements of the State Government and its priority areas towards achieving the goal of

Minister for Science and Technology, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Aga Syed Ruhullah today said that Government has taken up a mega project of providing solar home lights to 40,000 un-electrified households of remote and far-flung areas which include Doda, Reasi, Ramban and Kupwara.

The Minister was addressing an officers meeting of Science and Technology here today.

The Minister further said

Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Taj Mohi-ud-Din today said that two hydro-electro projects namely Dul Hasti and Baglihar under the implementation of Water Regulatory Authority Act will generate Rs. 331.70 crore.

He was replying to the question by Khalid Najib Suharwardy in Legislative Council during Question Hour today.

Mr Taj said bills for an amount of Rs.