UMNGOT RIVER

April 12, 2021

Stiff resistance from at least 12 villages in Meghalaya has cast a cloud on a 210 MW hydroelectric project on Umngot, considered India’s clearest river.

About:

  • Umngot flows through Dawki, a town in West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.

  • The river is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar (of Jaintia Hills) with Hima Khyrim (of Khasi Hills).

  • Dawki Bridge, is a suspension bridge over the Umngot River.

Source : The Hindu

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