Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Arunachal Deputy CM Seeks Centre Support for Northeast Power Grid
Arunachal Pradesh wants to make electricity supplies across the Northeast stronger and more reliable.
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein asked the central government to keep providing money for this work.
The plan includes improving equipment that monitors and manages the power system.
It also includes systems that can help restore electricity after serious damage.
Mein said Arunachal Pradesh needs new transmission lines and substations because it plans to generate more hydropower.
He especially mentioned a proposed substation near Kimin.
This project could help reduce voltage problems and power cuts in nearby areas.
The leaders said a stronger grid would help the region grow and use more electricity safely.
Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein sought continued Centre funding to strengthen and modernise the Northeast power grid.
The North Eastern Regional Power Committee requested support for SCADA/EMS, Emergency Restoration Systems and other system-strengthening works.
Mein urged early development of transmission projects in Arunachal Pradesh to support its growing hydropower potential.
He highlighted a proposed 132/33 kV substation at Kimin and associated LILO transmission lines to address outages and voltage fluctuations.
The meeting with Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar included power ministers from northeastern states and was held in New Delhi.
- Who
- Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, power ministers from northeastern states and North Eastern Regional Power Committee officials.
- What
- Mein sought continued financial support to strengthen and modernise the Northeast power grid and urged faster development of key Arunachal Pradesh transmission projects.
- When
- Aug. 25; the report identifies the day as Tuesday but does not provide a year.
- Where
- New Delhi, with proposed infrastructure including a 132/33 kV substation at Kimin in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To improve grid reliability, security and resilience, address local outages and voltage fluctuations, and evacuate electricity from upcoming hydropower projects.
- Main request
- Continued financial support from the Centre for Northeast power-system strengthening and modernisation.
- Regional body
- The North Eastern Regional Power Committee coordinates grid operations and power-system development among northeastern states.
- Proposed project
- A 132/33 kV substation at Kimin with associated Loop In-Loop Out transmission lines.
- Local problem
- Kimin and adjoining areas face voltage fluctuations and power outages linked to limitations of an existing long 33 kV feeder.
- Requested systems
- SCADA/EMS and Emergency Restoration Systems were among the proposed modernisation interventions.
- Long-term need
- Transmission upgrades are needed to evacuate electricity from upcoming generating stations tied to Arunachal Pradesh's hydropower potential.