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Mizoram starts to corporatise power & electricity dept
Aizawl: In a step towards energy sector reform, the Mizoram govt has initiated the corporatisation of the power & electricity (P&E) department, planning to restructure it into three separate entities — generation, transmission, and distribution.
At a high-level meeting on June 12, chaired by power minister F Rodingliana, senior officials and engineers discussed the roadmap, in line with guidelines issued by the Union ministry of power.
Speaking at the meeting, minister Rodingliana said corporatisation is a key priority for the govt to enhance administration, improve efficiency, and strengthen service delivery. He urged department officials to offer full cooperation and commitment to the reform process.
Under the proposed plan, the P&E department will undergo unbundling, creating three strategic business units (SBUs) — each focusing on generation, transmission, and distribution. These units will have functional autonomy, managing their own assets and responsibilities. The restructuring will also explore outsourcing and franchising opportunities where applicable.
The reform aligns with the Electricity Act, 2003, and the central govt's ongoing push for power sector modernisation.
Officials expect the corporatised model to boost efficiency, enhance professionalism, and significantly reduce aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses.
Department engineers welcomed the move and expressed full support for the govt's vision. The meeting was attended by the P&E secretary, engineer-in-chief, and other senior officers.
Aizawl: In a step towards energy sector reform, the Mizoram govt has initiated the corporatisation of the power & electricity (P&E) department, planning to restructure it into three separate entities — generation, transmission, and distribution.
At a high-level meeting on June 12, chaired by power minister F Rodingliana, senior officials and engineers discussed the roadmap, in line with guidelines issued by the Union ministry of power.
Speaking at the meeting, minister Rodingliana said corporatisation is a key priority for the govt to enhance administration, improve efficiency, and strengthen service delivery. He urged department officials to offer full cooperation and commitment to the reform process.
Under the proposed plan, the P&E department will undergo unbundling, creating three strategic business units (SBUs) — each focusing on generation, transmission, and distribution. These units will have functional autonomy, managing their own assets and responsibilities. The restructuring will also explore outsourcing and franchising opportunities where applicable.
The reform aligns with the Electricity Act, 2003, and the central govt's ongoing push for power sector modernisation. Officials expect the corporatised model to boost efficiency, enhance professionalism, and significantly reduce aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses.
Department engineers welcomed the move and expressed full support for the govt's vision. The meeting was attended by the P&E secretary, engineer-in-chief, and other senior officers.
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