Aizawl, March 6: A total of 45 villages in Mizoram remain either un-electrified or have lost electricity connectivity, the state’s Power and Electricity Minister F. Rodingliana informed the Assembly on March 5.
In a written reply to a question raised by Prova Chakma of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the minister stated that steps are being taken to extend electricity to households in these villages under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
Rodingliana said that the required sanctions had already been obtained and three contractors, including two from outside the state, had been finalised to undertake electrification works in the remote villages. He added that the Guaranteed Technical Particulars drawings for the supply of materials had already been approved and the initial supply of materials had started reaching some of the designated locations.
The minister also informed the House that several transformers across the state had been damaged, with 71 units currently awaiting allotment for repair. Despite the damage, electricity supply had not been completely disrupted in most areas as power was being back-fed from nearby operational transformers to maintain continuity.
Explaining the delay in repairing the damaged units, Rodingliana said that distribution transformers must first undergo a formal survey and receive approval from the department’s head office before being transported to specialised workshops in Silchar in Assam for repair.
He further said that a shortage of manpower had slowed the preparation of survey estimate reports, while the poor condition of the Aizawl–Silchar Road over the past year had also delayed the transportation of transformers.
However, the minister noted that when road conditions remain stable and adequate staff are available, the department usually maintains a backup stock of repaired transformers to facilitate quicker replacement.
Addressing safety concerns, Rodingliana said the government had also planned to replace severely corroded electric poles that pose a risk of collapse. He added that ₹2.70 crore had been sanctioned in the 2025–26 financial year for replacing rusted poles across the state.
The minister further stated that the demand for extension of Low Tension power lines remains high, and such works are being prioritised depending on the availability of additional government funds.
