Despite ongoing infrastructure development, as many as 45 villages across several districts of Mizoram remain classified as un-electrified or de-electrified, state Power and Electricity Minister F. Rodingliana informed the state Assembly.
In a written reply to questions raised by opposition Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Prova Chakma, the minister said that steps were being taken to provide electricity to households in these villages under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
Rodingliana said the necessary sanctions had been secured and three contractors—two of them from outside the state—had been selected to carry out electrification work in these remote areas. He added that the Guaranteed Technical Particulars (GTP) drawings for the supply of materials had already been approved and initial supplies had begun reaching some of the designated locations.
The minister also informed the House that transformer damage remained a major concern across the state, with 71 units currently awaiting allocation for repairs. While several villages and neighbourhoods still have unrepaired transformers, he said that electricity supply has not been completely cut off in most areas.
According to the minister, in many instances affected localities are being back-fed from nearby functioning transformers to ensure that residents continue to receive power.
Explaining delays in transformer maintenance, Rodingliana said that 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 for repair.
He added that a shortage of manpower had slowed the preparation of Survey Estimate Reports. In addition, the poor condition of the Aizawl–Silchar Road over the past year had significantly delayed the transportation of damaged transformers.
However, the minister noted that when road conditions improve and sufficient staff are available, the department usually maintains a backup stock of repaired transformers to expedite restoration work.
Addressing public safety concerns, Rodingliana also confirmed that the government plans to replace severely corroded electric poles that pose a risk of collapse. He said that ₹2.70 crore has been sanctioned in the 2025–26 financial year for replacing rusted poles across the state.
The minister further stated that there is a high demand for Low Tension (LT) line extensions, and the government is prioritising such works depending on the availability of additional funds.
