DIMAPUR, JUNE 12 (MExN): The Kalos Society, an NGO based in Pfutsero sub division under Phek district has drawn attention to the immense hardship faced by the people of the sub division due to the shutdown of a 2.5 MVA power transformer since the last two days.
“Electricity is the basic necessity. It is indispensible for businessmen, domestic needs, mechanical works, Institutions, Offices, Hospitals, etc. The power fiasco at Pfutsero Sub-Division has shattered all these establishments. It is a major concern which is beyond measures,” stated a press note from the Kalos Society.
In light of this, the society put forth certain appeals for the concerned authority and the Nagaland State Government to take into account.
It called for early installation of a new transformer with a higher capacity perceiving the colossal growth of population and developments at Pfutsero Town and its adjacent villages.
It added that the people of Pfutsero “don’t encourage repaired Transformer or replacement with same capacity (2.5 MVA) since it is below the capacity to withstand Pfutsero Sub-Division usage (i.e. 4.2MVA).” It claimed that the low capacity transformer was the reason for load shedding and frequent power shutdown, causing hardship to the people.
“It is obvious that just mere repairing or replacement with same capacity will not suffice and eventually same problem will occur in the near future,” the Kalos Society said.
The society also asked the Department of Power to review the non-availability of reserved transformers and make necessary arrangements so that such unprecedented incidents can be handled without any difficulties. “It will be resourceful if the Department could reserve few transformers with varied capacities to cater the needs in times of such eventualities.” “It will be encouraging if the Department could keep updating its developments so that miscommunications and confusion will not arise between the Department and the public,” it stated.
The society urged the concerned authority to retrospect and reflect the undue hardship faced by the public and bring about a solution at the earliest. “Prolonging the matter will invite undue consequences for which the concerned authority will be solely responsible,” it added while asking that the department be “more cautious and futuristic considering the ‘pros and cons’ while handling matters.”
Meanwhile, it also asked the people to cooperate with the officials.
