SHILLONG, JUL 27: The Meghalaya Cabinet has given its nod to Rs 22.7 crore for land compensation to pave the way for a new 132 KV transmission line aimed at strengthening the state’s power grid.
The approval came during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday.
Cabinet Minister Marcuise N. Marak, while addressing reporters, said the funds will be used to acquire land along a 6.5 km stretch required for the transmission line from the 220/132 KV substation to the upcoming 132/33 KV, 2×50 MVA substation at Mawkhanu.
“The line to Mawkhanu substation runs for about 6.5 km. To execute this, the government needs to acquire certain plots of land. The Cabinet has approved compensation of Rs 22.7 crore for that purpose,” Marak said.
He added that in power transmission projects, the land corridor used by the department is referred to as the ‘Right of Way’.
By Our Reporter
