45 Villages in Mizoram Still Without Power
Power minister informs Assembly that electrification works are underway in remote villages while repairs of damaged transformers face logistical challenges.
AIZAWL- Forty-five villages in Mizoram remain either un-electrified or de-electrified, the state government informed the Assembly on Thursday, while outlining steps being taken to extend electricity supply to remote habitations.
Responding to queries raised by BJP legislator Prova Chakma, Power and Electricity Minister F. Rodingliana said electrification work in these villages will be undertaken under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.
The minister told the Mizoram Legislative Assembly that sanctions for the projects have been secured and three contractors — including two from outside the state — have been finalised to carry out the electrification works.
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He said the Guaranteed Technical Particulars (GTP) drawings for supply of materials have already been approved and initial supplies have started reaching some of the designated sites.
Rodingliana also informed the House that 71 damaged transformers across the state are currently awaiting allotment for repair.
Despite several areas having faulty transformers, he said power supply has not been completely disrupted in most locations. In many cases, electricity is being maintained through back-feeding from nearby operational transformers.
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Explaining the delays in repairs, the minister said distribution transformers must first undergo a formal survey and obtain approval from the department’s head office before being transported for repair to a contractor’s workshop in Silchar.
He added that manpower shortages have slowed the preparation of Survey Estimate Reports required for the repair process. Transportation delays have also been caused by the poor condition of the Aizawl–Silchar Road over the past year.
However, the minister said the department usually maintains a reserve stock of repaired transformers when road conditions improve and sufficient staff are available, allowing quicker restoration of services.
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Addressing safety concerns, Rodingliana informed the Assembly that the government plans to replace severely corroded electric poles that pose a risk of collapse. He said ₹2.70 crore has been sanctioned for the 2025–26 financial year to replace rusted poles across the state.
The minister further noted that there is increasing demand for extension of Low Tension (LT) lines in several areas, and such works will be prioritised based on the availability of additional funds from the government.
