Northeast, Jan 15: Installation work on the natural gas pipeline connecting Tripura and Mizoram progressed steadily, with nearly 45 per cent of the project completed so far, officials said on January 15.
The 119.5-km pipeline was being implemented by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited under the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid and was scheduled for completion by December 2027. Officials said the pipeline would originate from the Panisagar receiving terminal in Tripura and pass through Kanhmun, Zawlnuam, Kawrthah, Tuidam and Darlak before reaching near Mamit in Mizoram. From there, it would extend towards Lengte and terminate at the proposed Sihhmui receiving terminal, about 21 km from Aizawl.
Once the pipeline reached Sihhmui, household gas connections within Aizawl city would be provided by Tripura Natural Gas Corporation Limited, officials added.
Mizoram Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs B Lalchhanzova visited Agartala on Wednesday to review the project’s progress. During the visit, he held meetings with officials of TNGCL and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and inspected a compressed natural gas station in the city.
The minister also visited a residential complex in Agartala where around 330 households had already been connected through piped natural gas, allowing him to observe the benefits of the system first-hand.
Addressing TNGCL officials, Lalchhanzova said completion of the pipeline would be a major milestone for Mizoram by ensuring a reliable and affordable gas supply for residents. He said the availability of natural gas would support not only domestic consumption but also commercial, industrial and transport sectors.
Expressing optimism, the minister said the project was expected to create employment opportunities and encourage the establishment of major industries in the state. He urged IGCL and TNGCL to maintain diligence and adhere strictly to the timeline to ensure completion within the stipulated period.
