Merapani gets new 1.6 MVA power substation

Published on Jun 4, 2025

DIMAPUR — MLA and chairman of the Sub-Divisional Planning and Development Board (SDPDB) Bhandari, Achumbemo Kikon, inaugurated a 1.6 MVA (33/11 kV) substation at Merapani village, Wokha, on Wednesday.
According to a DIPR report, speaking at the inaugural function, Kikon said that with the inauguration of the transformer, the department will be able to provide a sufficient 24x7 uninterrupted power supply, which will help young people to start businesses in various ways.
Achumbemo Kikon with department officials and others during the inauguration of a 1.6 MVA (33/11 kV) substation at Merapani village, Wokha, on Wednesday.
He also appealed to the people to prevent power theft, make timely payments of electricity bills, and initiate awareness programmes to conserve electricity for the common good.
The MLA thanked the Ministry of Power, commissioner secretary, department officials, power grid, and field workers involved in the timely completion of the work. He also expressed gratitude to the land donors and the general public for their support and co-operation.
EAC Bhandari Kilangtemsu emphasised the importance of conserving energy when it is not required and paying bills on time. He urged people to be responsible citizens.

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Kilangtemsu, while congratulating the Power department on its achievement, also thanked the MLA for his initiative and assistance in fulfilling the needs and requirements for the welfare of the people.
Executive Engineer of Wokha Electrical Division, Chenosing Kemp, while presenting the technical report, said that though it was a departmental project, the initiative and assistance from MLA Kikon, department officials, Merapani Village Council Chairman, Bhandari Town Council, Bhandari Administration, and landowners all contributed to the successful installation and construction of the 33 kV line from Bhandari Town (2.5 MVA substation) to Merapani.
The installation of the 1.6 MVA (33/11 kV) power transformer substation at Merapani village will cover 21 villages. The total cost of the proposed project has been estimated at INR 1,33,80,200.