Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Tripura Plans Uninterrupted Power Supply During Durga Puja
Tripura wants homes and celebrations to have electricity throughout Durga Puja.
The state electricity company is preparing to provide up to 410 megawatts during the busiest hours.
Last year, demand peaked at 373 megawatts, and the company had planned for 380 megawatts.
Tripura usually gets extra electricity from Mizoram during the festival.
Officials say that arrangement will continue this year.
The electricity company has also been told to plan for unexpected problems.
The weather department has ruled out the likelihood of heavy rain during the festival.
It will provide a fuller report a day before October 10 so the government can decide whether precautions are needed.
Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said Tripura aims to maintain uninterrupted electricity during Durga Puja.
TSECL plans for a peak-hour requirement of 410 MW this year.
Peak-hour demand during the 2025 Puja days was 373 MW, while TSECL had provisioned 380 MW.
Tripura usually imports additional power from Mizoram during Puja and will continue that arrangement this year.
TSECL has been asked to prepare for contingencies; an IMD report is expected a day before October 10.
- Who
- Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath and the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL).
- What
- The state plans to maintain uninterrupted power during Durga Puja, with provision for a 410 MW peak-hour requirement.
- When
- During the ensuing Durga Puja; the report is dated October 3 and refers to an IMD report expected a day before October 10.
- Where
- Tripura, with additional power usually imported from Mizoram.
- Why
- To meet the extra electricity demand during the festival and prepare for unforeseen situations.
- Peak-hour provision this year
- 410 MW
- Peak-hour demand during Puja in 2025
- 373 MW
- TSECL provision during Puja in 2025
- 380 MW
- Additional power arrangement
- Tripura usually imports power from Mizoram during Puja; the arrangement will continue this year.
- Contingency planning
- TSECL has been asked to prepare plans for unforeseen situations.
- Weather update
- The IMD ruled out the likelihood of heavy rain during Durga Puja.
- Expected IMD report
- A comprehensive report is expected a day before October 10.