TAWANG, Nov 29: Tawang Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang while presiding over a crucial meeting regarding the installation of two 132 kV power transmission lines in the region today called for “collective efforts” to ensure the project’s timely completion.
He urged the landowners to cooperate, emphasizing the importance of the project in addressing the district's power shortage. He told the attendees that the completion of the 132 kV transmission line would significantly improve power supply in Tawang.
During the meeting, the landowners raised concerns regarding the compensation rates for land acquisition for tower installation, while the DC clarified that the compensation rates are fixed as per the established manual and that the district administration has no authority to revise them.
The meeting, attended among others by Tawang ZPC Leki Gombu, ADCs of Lungla and Jang - Lobsang Wangchu Bapu and Hakraso Kri, Executive Engineer (Power) Sange Phuntso, PGCIL Senior General Manager RK Singh, and GBs, and landowners from affected villages, had key discussions and resolutions concerning the 132 kV Tawang-Lumla transmission line.
As per the decision, the assessment team will revisit Paikhar and Dharamkang villages to address Right of Way (RoW) concerns on priority.
The DC and Lungla ADC convinced villagers of Thrillam to allow tower construction at six locations which were delayed due to the proposed ITBP camp.
Regarding the TL Corridor, payments will be released once the villagers submit the required account details and no objection certificates (NOCs).
Additionally, the administration directed the concerned authorities for immediate disbursement of compensation for remaining tower locations.
Regarding the 132 kV Bomdila-Tawang transmission line, the DC highlighted the significance of this line in connecting Tawang district with the national grid.
POWERGRID explained that the delay in work is caused due to hard rock terrains, limited machinery, and low manpower deployment, informing that priority was given to releasing compensation payments for tower locations from AP 192/0 to AP 216/0, covering Kharsa, Namazing, Mirba, and Lhou villages.
The executing agency, M/s STEL, was instructed to provide necessary support to manpower deployed by villagers to expedite construction progress.
The meeting concluded with an appeal to all stakeholders to extend their cooperation, and resolve pending issues swiftly to ensure timely completion of the transmission lines, while the DA reiterated its commitment to resolving local grievances within its jurisdiction and achieving uninterrupted power supply for the region. (DIPRO)