SHILLONG: The Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) is planning to replace the 40-year-old machinery in use in Stage-II of the Umiam Hydel Power Project with the latest machinery.
According to official sources here on Tuesday, a Japanese-based firm has been awarded the contract for procuring and fitting the new machineries.
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
