Forty-five villages in Mizoram remain classified as un-electrified or de-electrified, Power and Electricity Minister F Rodingliana informed the Mizoram Legislative Assembly on Thursday, stating that efforts are underway to extend electricity to households in these areas under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.
In a written reply to queries raised by BJP legislator Prova Chakma, the minister said sanctions have been secured and three contractors — including two from outside the state — have been finalised to undertake electrification works in the remote villages.
“The Guaranteed Technical Particulars (GTP) drawings for supply of materials have already been approved, and initial supplies have already begun reaching some of the designated sites,” Rodingliana said.
The minister also highlighted the issue of damaged transformers across the state, informing the Assembly that 71 transformers are currently awaiting allotment for repair.
Despite several villages and localities having unrepaired transformers, he maintained that electricity supply in most affected areas has not been completely disrupted. In many cases, power is being maintained through back-feeding from nearby operational transformers to ensure residents continue receiving electricity.
Rodingliana explained that delays in repairing damaged transformers often arise from a multi-step process involving surveys, approvals and transportation.
According to the minister, Distribution Transformers must first undergo a formal survey and obtain approval from the department’s head office before being transported to a specialised contractor’s workshop in Silchar in neighbouring Assam for repair.
He noted that a shortage of manpower has slowed the preparation of Survey Estimate Reports required for the repair process. Additionally, the poor condition of the Aizawl–Silchar road over the past year has caused significant delays in transporting damaged transformers for maintenance.
However, the minister said that when road conditions improve and sufficient staff are available, the department usually maintains a stock of repaired transformers to enable quicker replacement and restoration of services.
Addressing safety concerns, Rodingliana confirmed that the government plans to replace severely corroded electric poles that pose a risk of collapse.
He said that Rs 2.70 crore has been sanctioned for the 2025–26 financial year to replace rusted poles across the state.
The minister further said that there is a growing demand for extension of Low Tension (LT) lines in several areas, and the department is prioritising such works depending on the availability of additional funds from the government.
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