SHILLONG, JAN 13: UDP legislator from West Shillong Paul Lyngdoh has written to Power Minister Metbah Lyngdoh expressing concern over the persistent power transmission and distribution deficiencies in Meghalaya.
According to him, the frequent load shedding, unplanned shutdowns, and supply disruptions have affected households, businesses, and essential services.
“I seek the Minister’s clarity on (these) critical matters and request that a comprehensive action plan be formally placed on record,” Lyngdoh, who is also adviser to the social welfare department, stated in the letter on Tuesday.
He emphasized the need for urgent action, citing the negative impact on public safety, economic productivity, and basic service delivery.
Lyngdoh raised seven key questions, including the status of transmission and distribution infrastructure, AT&C losses, and the implementation of automation and SCADA-based monitoring systems.
He emphasized that electricity is a statutory and essential public service, and it’s unreasonable for consumers to face frequent power cuts and voltage fluctuations.
Lyngdoh highlighted the gap between official commitments and actual service delivery, pointing out that substantial funds were allocated for infrastructure strengthening and modernization.
“The lack of visible and measurable improvement raises serious concerns regarding planning, execution, and oversight in the power sector,” he added.
He urged the minister to place before the Cabinet a time-bound and technically vetted corrective action plan to reduce load shedding, improve transmission and distribution reliability, arrest losses and revenue leakages and restore public confidence in the state’s power utility.
“I trust that you will treat this matter with the urgency and seriousness it warrants, and place before the Cabinet and the people of Meghalaya a clear, accountable, and results-oriented roadmap for restoring reliable power supply across the State,” Lyngdoh stated.
