Meghalaya’s largest power project Leshka may clear final hurdle this year

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 3, 2025

The Leshka Hydro Power Project Stage-II, a 210 MW Run-of-the-River (ROR) project and Meghalaya’s largest power initiative, is expected to clear its final hurdle this year, according to Power Minister AT Mondal.

The project has already cleared 11 out of 12 chapters, including environment and forest clearances, required for its implementation.

The minister stated that the remaining chapter is the most critical and challenging one, but he is hopeful that it will be cleared by the end of the year.

“We are yet to clear one window. This is a very tough and tricky window. Hopefully by this year we will be clearing this window,” Mondal told reporters.

Once all clearances are obtained, the project can move forward, with an estimated cost of around Rs 2100 crore, making it the largest power project in the state so far, he added.

The minister also informed that the acidic level of the Myntdu river has improved, making it more feasible for implementing the project.