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Source: Manipur Mail
Imphal, December 20:
The construction works for Tipaimukh hydro power project and Loktak Downstream power project will begin in March 2003 according to the MOS Power Allauddin Khan.Both the projects will be protected by two battalions of CRPF he said.
Speaking to media persons today Allauddin said the NEEPCO will look after the Tipaimukh project which will be constructed at a cost of about Rs 5255 crores.
It is estimated to be completed by 2008.Once completed it will produce 1500 MW of electricity and the state share being 12 percent Manipur will get 180 mw of power.
The MoU is yet to be signed.
It will be signed soon.
The state government will ensure that the Grade III and IV staffs of the project are from the state only.
The Loktak downstream project estimated around Rs 677 crores will produce 90 MW of power and it will be constructed by NHPC.
After hectic negotiations the compensation amount has been reduced from Rs 68.15 crores to Rs 18 crores.
The state government is also taking several other power projects with the capacity of 10 to 15 MW.
The state's peak hour consumption being only 120 MW, once the projects are completed there would be no power crisis.
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