Aizawl: Despite ongoing infrastructure pushes, 45 villages in several districts across Mizoram remain classified as un-electrified or de-electrified, state Power and Electricity Minister F. Rodingliana informed the state Assembly on Thursday.
In a written reply to queries from opposition BJP member Prova Chakma, the minister said that efforts are underway to provide electricity to households in these villages under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
He said that sanctions have been secured and three contractors, including two from outside the state, have been finalized to spearhead the electrification of these remote villages.
“The Guaranteed Technical Particulars (GTP) drawings for the supply of materials have already been approved, and initial supplies have already begun reaching some of the designated sites,” Rodingliana said.
He said that there are reports of many transformer damages across the state, and 71 units are awaiting allotment for repair.
While several villages and neighbourhoods still have unrepaired units, the minister maintained that power supply in most of these areas has not been completely cut off.
In many cases, affected areas are being back-fed from nearby functioning transformers to maintain a continuous power supply for residents, he said.
Addressing frequent delays in transformer maintenance, Rodingliana detailed a multi-step repair process that relies heavily on logistics.
Distribution Transformers (DTs) must undergo a formal survey and receive Head Office approval before being transported to a specialized contractor’s workshop in Assam’s Silchar town, he said.
He said that manpower shortages have slowed the preparation of Survey Estimate Reports, and the poor condition of the Aizawl–Silchar road over the past year has significantly delayed the transport of DTs.
However, he noted that when road conditions are stable and staff are available, a backup stock of repaired units is typically maintained to speed up the process.
Responding to public concern regarding safety, Rodingliana confirmed plans to replace severely corroded electric poles that pose a risk of collapse.
He said that Rs 2.70 crore has been sanctioned in the 2025–26 financial year for the replacement of such rusted poles.
The minister further said that demand for Low Tension (LT) line extension is high, and work is being prioritized based on the availability of additional funds from the government.