Shillong, July 26 th, 2024: The Hon’ble Power Minister Shri Abu Taher Mondal today conducted a high-level inspection to oversee the progress of works under Dam Rehabilitation &
Improvement Projects (DRIP) at Umiam Bridge on July 26, 2024. Before the inspection, the Power Minister chaired a review meeting to discuss the progress of the works on the bridge. The meeting was attended by Shri Sanjay Goyal, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary to the Power Department and Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), Shri Bloomingstar Wahlang, Director Generation MePGCL, and other key officials from MeECL. Officials from ITD Cementation were also present.
The Minister expressed hope that the bridge would be fully open by the end of the month and added that a high-power committee would meet on Monday to finalize the opening date. The meeting will be attended by a consultant from IIT Guwahati, the Director General of Police, PWD officials, and District Administration representatives from East Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi districts. The Minister emphasized the importance of completing the remaining works expeditiously to ensure the safety and longevity of the dam.
It may be highlighted that the works are being undertaken under the Dam Rehabilitation Improvement Projects (DRIP Phase II & III) which commenced on December 14 th 2023. The main objective of DRIP is the rehabilitation and improvement of dams and associated appurtenances. The major works under DRIP include Drilling and Grouting of the Dam, Crack repairing, and Hydro-mechanical works.
