Dark Villages Still Exist? Meghalaya Targets Full Electrification by 2028, Says Power Minister AT Mondal
First Published: 4th July, 2025 17:45 IST
He admitted that several villages are either completely unelectrified or have lost power due to poor infrastructure and maintenance issues.
Many villages in Meghalaya still remain in darkness, with some never having received electricity at all. As the 2028 Legislative Assembly elections approach, questions are rising over whether the state can truly achieve full electrification in the next three years.
Speaking at the National Power Committee (NPC) meeting held in Shillong on Friday, Meghalaya Power Minister AT Mondal said the state government remains fully committed to achieving 100% rural electrification by 2028. He admitted that several villages are either completely unelectrified or have lost power due to poor infrastructure and maintenance issues.
However, Mondal expressed strong hope that the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), a central government initiative , will help bridge the power gap in rural areas. He added that the scheme is already underway and aims to strengthen power distribution networks, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
The minister also said that coordination between the state and central governments is crucial to make this goal a reality. He assured that the Power Department is taking all necessary steps, including upgrading old lines, replacing damaged transformers, and improving village-level power connectivity.
While the road to full electrification is long and difficult, Mondal said the state has made steady progress and will continue to work hard to bring light to every home in Meghalaya.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
At the heart of the protest lies the contentious inclusion of the village's long-maintained fishery within Assam’s territory under the MoU.
11th July 2025
Shubhanshu Shukla Speaks to Students from Assam and Meghalaya from Space, Tells Them He Will Guide Them To Become Astronauts, Walk on the Moon
The Indian astronaut connected with the students using amateur (Ham) radio, making it a rare and inspiring moment.
11th July 2025
Shillong Cantonment to Finally Get Building Bye-Laws After 53 Years; Draft Sent to Defence Ministry for Approval
As per the approved draft, residential buildings along motorable roads can go up to Ground plus 3 (G+3) floors.
11th July 2025
Centre Sanctions Rs 1,066 Cr For Flood And Landslide Hit Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram
These states have experienced heavy rainfall, massive flooding, and multiple landslides during this monsoon season.
10th July 2025
Shillong Gets Its First Mall: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Inaugurates Rs 100 Cr Polo Commercial Complex
Meghalaya: Rooftop solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems further underline the eco-conscious vision of the project.
10th July 2025