Tovihoto Ayemi addressing the inauguration programme in Mon on April 29. (DIPR Photo)
Dimapur, April 29 (MExN): Mon district received new power infrastructure on Friday with the inauguration of the 20 MVA, 66/11kV Sub-Station at Mon Power House and associated 66kV transmission lines.
The project was inaugurated by Nagaland Advisor for Power Tovihoto Ayemi and funded by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region under North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS).
According to a DIPR report, Ayemi stated that power is a necessity for any activity and expressed hope that with the new installation, economic activities may be boosted in the District. He is said to have congratulated the entire Department and the contractors for completing the work in quality and on time. He stressed on the importance of the field workers and appreciated their hard work and service while also urging them to continue to work with dedication and sincerity. He also assured the Government's support in maintaining the new installed infrastructure in the District, the report stated.
Chief Engineer (T&G) Penrithung Yanthan, on behalf of the Department, thanked the public and the landowners for their support and assistance during the implementation of the project. He also stated that the Department has initiated for Installation of 132kV Transmission line and 132/33 kV Sub-Station at Mon which is included under the Intra-State Transmission Plan. The transmission line will be connected from the upcoming 132/33 kV Sub-Station at Longleng and has been referred to Central Electricity Board which has shown its appreciation, he added.
Addl Chief Engineer (T & G) Wabangmeren Jamir gave a technical report highlighting that the project was implemented through EPC turnkey contract mode at a revised sanction cost of Rs 20.68 crore bifurcated into two packages for ease of project implementation with LoA value of Rs 7.88 crore and Rs 12.80 crore respectively.
The programme was chaired by Superintending Engineer Kasho Chishi and also witnessed a special number by Mon Chamber Choir. Vote of thanks was delivered by Executive Engineer, Mon Electrical Division, K Tingtenmoie Konyak, the DIPR report stated.
