Despite ongoing infrastructure developments, 45 villages in Mizoram remain un-electrified or de-electrified, as reported by state Power and Electricity Minister F. Rodingliana to the state Assembly. In response to queries from opposition MLA Prova Chakma, the minister revealed that the government is taking steps to electrify these areas under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Necessary approvals have already been obtained, and three contractors have been selected for the electrification work, including two from outside the state.
The Guaranteed Technical Particulars (GTP) drawings for material supply are approved, and initial supplies are reaching designated locations. Rodingliana acknowledged ongoing challenges, particularly concerning the damage to transformers, with 71 units pending allocation for repairs. While some villages still have unrepaired transformers, most areas continue receiving power through back-feeding from nearby operational transformers. Delays in transformer maintenance are attributed to the requirement for a formal survey and departmental approval prior to repairs at a specialized contractor’s workshop in Silchar, compounded by a shortage of manpower and poor road conditions on the Aizawl–Silchar route which have delayed the transportation of damaged transformers.
The minister assured that when road conditions improve and staffing levels increase, the department maintains a backup stock of repaired transformers to expedite restoration efforts. Public safety is also a priority, with plans in place to replace severely corroded electric poles that threaten collapse. For this, ₹2.70 crore has been allocated in the 2025–26 financial year. Additionally, Rodingliana mentioned a high demand for Low Tension (LT) line extensions, emphasizing that these works are prioritized based on the availability of additional funds.
