Kohima: Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation president Zasivikho Zakiesato demanded urgent repairs to the city power grid. Irregular supply and voltage spikes are frying household appliances. Fans, refrigerators, air-conditioners, and televisions are failing at a rapid clip. Families pay the price for these repairs. The federation claims about 25,000 prepaid smart meters now sit in homes across the district.
Residents expected better service after switching to prepaid meters. They held up their end of the bargain with timely payments. Now they want the efficiency they were promised. The group acknowledged the work of power department staff under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, but demanded tangible results. Success must mean reliable power, not just more meters.
Students face a crisis. Exams are coming soon. The group urged officials to guarantee stable electricity during evening and night study hours. Beyond blackouts, the federation raised alarms about aggressive installation tactics. They claim some teams use threats to force meters onto properties. The federation holds proof of these claims.
Leaders from the Dimapur District GBs Association and the GB Union Dimapur Sadar met with over 300 council members on August 24, 2025. They formed a committee to handle these grievances. The group submitted three clear demands. They want a phased rollout starting with government offices and commercial sites. They also want consumers to choose their meter type. The federation noted, "The success of smart metering and RDSS should not be measured merely by the number of meters installed or infrastructure upgraded, but by visible improvements in the quality, safety and reliability of electricity reaching consumers." The federation expects a response via dialogue, not coercion.
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