Kohima: Nagaland officials want action. At the North East Energy Summit 2026 in Chümoukedima, KD Vizo, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, demanded that firms holding power purchase agreements start building their projects. These agreements have sat idle for four years.
Vizo pressed investors to choose Nagaland. “If you are investing in thousands of crores of rupees in other states and regions, why not consider investing in Nagaland?” he asked. The Power Department is ready to facilitate growth in the state’s untapped solar and hydropower sectors.
Several projects face significant delays. My Hello Agency and Tenas Bangshal have stalled on two 20 MW solar plants. A 27 MW thermal plant by NS Petro Method in Tuli and a 10 MW biomass plant by MS Group Private Limited are also pending. Additionally, MS Haritha Energy Private Limited has yet to begin a 22.5 MW hydropower project at Khagrachari.
Rooftop solar progress remains sluggish. The state has managed only 650 installations out of a 10,900 target. Officials blamed a lack of public awareness for this shortfall. Plans are moving forward for 17 Solar Model Villages, and the government is currently handling the tendering process.
Infrastructure upgrades are underway to stabilize the grid. The 220 kV Zathima to Dimapur line nears completion. This project aims to bring steady power to Kohima, Phek, Wokha, Tuensang, and Mokokchung. The government is also working to expand high-voltage lines to Mon and install smart meters.
Power Minister KG Kenye called for immediate follow-up on these investment commitments. He emphasized that the state must build a stronger economy to support the national Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. The summit, themed Northeast: India’s Energy Frontier, covered everything from hydrocarbon exploration to natural gas distribution.
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