MYNTDU LESHKA HE PROJECT ( 2X42 MW)

 

Inaugural Function by the Hon'ble President of India, Shri A.P.J.Abdul Kalam on the 25th October, 2002.

At Jaintia Hills District , Meghalaya

Situated in  the Amlarem  Block of the Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya is the river Myntdu which is the source of water for the Leshka HE Project. This river flows south towards Bangladesh. The Myntdu Leshka HE Project is a Run-of-River Scheme on the River Myntdu, a Project undertaken by the Meghalaya State Electricity Board( MeSEB).

The Background : The investigation works of the Myntdu Leshka H.E.project ( 2*42 MW) located was taken up by the Board during 1975-76 and the final Revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) was submitted to the Central Electricity Authority ( CEA) for clearance in October 1998.

The public hearing for Environmental Clearance conducted by the Meghalaya Pollution Control Board (MPCB) was held in March 1999. The public welcomed the project.

Necessary Site Clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests ( MOEF) to take up the Pre-Construction works of the Project was given in August 1999. The Techno-Economic Clearance ( TEC) was issued by the CEA on 20th September 1999. The necessary Forest Clearance, subject to certain conditions has been accorded by the MOEF vide their letter No.8-33/2000-FC dt. 19.6.2001. The MOEF accorded Environmental Clearance on 29th September, 2001.

The Project was cleared by the CEA, Government of India in September 1999 Ref letter No. 2/Meg/2/99-PAC/9499-9522/702 Dt. 20th September, 1999 and was accorded Environment Clearance as per the provision of Environmental Impact Assessment vide Notification Ref No. J-12011/4/99-1A-1 dt. 20.9.2001.

During the investigation works of Myntdu river, the implementation authority took special care to ensure that this project had the least impact on environment and that there will be no displacement of villages.

The Main Components: of the project include the 59 metres high Leshka Dam, located on Myntdu river, 100 metres downstream of Leshka, the tri-junction of Umshakian, Myntdu, and Lamu rivers at longitude 92-15 E and latitude 25-10 N The stored water is conducted through a 4km long water conductor system, comprising of  a tunnel, surge shaft, high pressure tunnel and penstock pipes to the power house on the river bank of Lynriang river, housing 2 machines of 42 MW each.

Date of Starting of the construction works: of the project ( Zero date)- the Board had on 5.10.2001 approved to fix 11.1.2001 as the zero date for the project.

On Completion: the Project would generate 372.69 MU of Electricity annually. The estimated cost of the Project at 1999 price level is 285.36 crore excluding interest during construction.

Picture Gallery ::

In connection with the Laying of the Foundation Stone of this Project, NIC-Jowai Unit brings to you the picture gallery of the Inaugural Function by the Hon'ble President of India, Shri A.P.J.Abdul Kalam on the 25th October, 2002.

 

The site prepared for the Inaugural Function.

NIC officials at the site: computerized the Pass making for officials and staffs of various depts. of Jaintia Hills District, Media personals and others.

A View of the Area around the Inaugural site.

Arrival of the President along with the Governor Mr.Jacob and the then CM of the State Mr. Khonglam.

On the Stage with the then CM Mr. Khonglam

His Excellency being welcomed in the traditional way by the then CM Mr. Khonglam.

Being given a traditional head turban as an honor for his excellency's  presence.

The then CM Mr.Khonglam giving the Welcome speech

The Governor giving yet another welcome speech announcing the reason for the gathering.

The President Shri A.P.J.Abdul Kalam laying the Foundation stone of the Myntdu HE Project.

The President is all smiles after laying the foundation stone of the project.

The President is handed the Souvenir magazine for the Project

Displays the Souvenir magazine for the Project to the Public

The President giving a speech

Cultural program starts: seen here is the Khasi war-dance

It was a wonderful day

The Jaintia Dance

The Garo Dance

They danced to the rhythm

The crowd witnessing the function

 Ministers of the State Mr. Mukhim giving the vote of Thanks

As we all Stood-up for the National Anthem

A section of the crowd waving the Indian flag, also seen are children from nearby schools.

The President meeting the school children after the function

NIC official meeting the President

A pose for the record

The crowd waves as the President flies back to Shillong after the function got over

Thanking one and all for the efforts made to make this function a success