100MVA transformer arrives Dimapur

New 100 MVA power transformer inside transmission division complex, Thursday.

With the arrival of the much talked about 100MVA 132/66 KV power transformer at the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC), Dimapur transmission division Wednesday, there might be some reprieve to power transmission woes in the state.

The 100MVA transformer, ordered in 2011, September, was ferried all the way from Vadodara, Gujarat to Nagaland.

According to transmission division sources, the complete installation of the new transformer was likely to take more than two months.

Dimapur transmission division executive engineer Atoho Jakhalu expressed the hope that the new 100MVA transformer would be able to mitigate transmission issues being faced by the state.

Er. Atoho however pointed out that stable power supply depended on availability of power. As against the peak demand of 110MW, the current availability of the state was only 40MW.

He said that power woes in the state could be adequately addressed if there was enough supply besides taking care of the “downstream” transmission bottlenecks.

Once installed, it would replace the “stand-by 25 MVA transformer” which was taken from Mokokchung and the latter would be relocated to Mokokchung from where it was brought.

It might be recalled that Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) had also demanded to bring back the 25 MVA transformer as it was taken to Dimapur before the same could be installed and commissioned.

Kipili mulls reviving abandoned Hungrangke project

Parliamentary secretary for power, C. Kipili Sangtam Thursday visited the long abandoned Hurangke power project which was constructed over 20 years back and assured to help revive it.

Constructed in 1980s for a capacity of 1.5 MV, some 14 core rupees have been spent on the project but the same abandoned reportedly due to lack of fund.

Kipili who trekked over 10 kms on foot along the project channel said, “We did not come here just to see or for trekking purpose, but we will try to find out something for this project to be a functional one.”

He said that due to shortage of water, Nagaland was facing power shortfall. He disclosed that the state had purchased 20 MV power recently which would mitigate current power crisis in the state. He also appealed the public to use the electricity judiciously and economically as “power is life.”

He also asked the department officials to submit a report on the project so as to resume work.
After visiting the project, there was a short formal programme at the project site. The programme was chaired by T.Yanpvuthung Kikon ADC Shamator.

Speeches were delivered by T.Tohanba Parliamentary Secretary CAWD, SE Power Kohima and YAA official. Kipili was accompanied by officials of Power department from Kohima, district administration Kiphire and NPF party leaders.

(NPN)