JOWAI: The proposed Rs 1853 crore power project in Jaintia hills has got the green signal from residents of several villages including Moosakhia, Sohmynting and Samanong under Amlarem Sub-Division who have unanimously voted in favour of commissioning the project.

The public support for the Umngot Hydro Electric Project (three stages of 80 MW each) proposed by the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) came forth during a public hearing on the project conducted by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) at Moosakhia village in Jaintia Hills district on Friday.