Meghalaya Power minister has requested financial support of Rs 2,270 crore from the Union Ministry of Power for critical transmission projects in the state.
The proposed project, approved by the Central Electricity Authority, aims to add 760 MVA of capacity and extend transmission lines by 190 circuit kilometres.
The state emphasized the urgent need for a dedicated 132 kV transmission line to Baghmara and other areas along the Bangladesh border.
The minister also highlighted the need to expand 132 kV infrastructure in various areas and raised concerns over pending approvals for system upgrades and cyberattack threats on the power grid.