Kohima: The Vigilance Committee of the Naga Council Dimapur sent a formal plea to the Nagaland Power and Electrical Department. They want to keep current electricity rates. The humid climate in Dimapur forces heavy use of cooling appliances. These machines are a basic need for survival for all sections of people. Constant heat makes fans and coolers mandatory.
The committee claims Nagaland prices already dwarf costs in other states. They point to Delhi, where residents pay 3 rupees per kilowatt hour for the first 200 units. Consumption between 201 and 400 units costs 4.50 rupees in the capital. Assam offers cheaper rates too, charging 4.25 rupees for the first 120 units and 6.50 rupees up to 240 units. Nagaland charges 5.70 rupees for the first 30 units, 6 rupees up to 100 units, and 7.33 rupees for usage between 101 and 250 units.
The group insists the government must act as a provider for the people. Being a welfare state, the new electrical tariff rate of Nagaland is comparatively higher than other states. The committee demanded the Chief Engineer of Distribution and Revenue treat the request with utmost urgency. They expect the department to honor the petition to protect the public in Dimapur.
Updated at 30th September 2026 at 10:00am
Committee convener Sejongmong and secretary Vekho Vero led the push against the rate hike. They filed the formal representation through the office of the executive engineer for the Dimapur electrical division.
Updated at 1st October 2026 at 2:00am
Committee convener Sejongmong and secretary Vekho Vero are spearheading the campaign. The group officially filed their petition through the office of the executive engineer for the Dimapur electrical division.
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