Aizawl: Power and Electricity Minister F. Rodingliana informed the Mizoram Legislative Assembly on Thursday that 45 villages in the state are yet to receive electricity or have been classified as de-electrified.
Responding to a question raised by Prova Chakma, the minister said the government is working to extend power supply to these remote settlements through the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
He noted that the required sanctions have already been obtained and three contractors, including two from outside the state, have been finalised to carry out the electrification work.
Rodingliana said that technical preparations for the project are already underway.
The Guaranteed Technical Particulars (GTP) drawings for the supply of materials have been approved, and initial consignments have started reaching some of the project sites.
The minister also addressed issues related to damaged power infrastructure across the state.
According to him, reports indicate that 71 transformers are currently awaiting allocation for repair.
Despite the damage to several units in different villages and localities, he said power supply has not been completely disrupted in most areas.
To maintain electricity supply, affected locations are often connected to nearby functioning transformers through a system of back-feeding, allowing residents to continue receiving power while repairs are pending.
Explaining the delays in transformer maintenance, the minister said the repair process involves several steps and logistical challenges.
Distribution transformers must first undergo a survey and receive approval from the department’s head office before they can be transported for repair to a specialised contractor’s workshop in Silchar.
He added that a shortage of manpower has slowed the preparation of Survey Estimate Reports, while the poor condition of the Aizawl–Silchar Road over the past year has further delayed the transportation of damaged transformers.
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However, Rodingliana said that when road connectivity improves and staff availability increases, the department typically maintains a stock of repaired transformers to ensure quicker replacement.
The minister also addressed public safety concerns regarding deteriorating electricity infrastructure.
He confirmed that severely rusted electric poles, which pose a risk of collapse, will be replaced.
An amount of Rs 2.70 crore has been sanctioned for the replacement of such poles during the 2025–26 financial year.
He further stated that the demand for extension of Low Tension (LT) power lines remains high across the state, and the department is prioritising such works based on the availability of additional government funding.
