Mizoram Health and Family Welfare Minister Lalrinpuii and Power and Electricity Minister F Rodingliana conducted a visit on Saturday to Aizawl Civil Hospital and Zoram Medical College to evaluate the power supply situation at the state's two largest healthcare institutions.
Inspection at Aizawl Civil Hospital
During their inspection at Aizawl Civil Hospital, the ministers reviewed preparations for constructing a dedicated power line for the facility. According to the proposed plan, the new line will be connected directly from the indoor sub-station to ensure a more reliable electricity supply.
The ministers also examined proposed sites for the installation of a 500 kVA diesel generator, which will serve as a backup power source during outages. Funds for the generator have already been released to the Power and Electricity Department, and efforts are underway to complete its installation as soon as possible.
Additionally, they reviewed plans for a 20 kVA solar power system with battery backup to support critical units within the hospital, including the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), blood bank, haemodialysis unit, and operation theatre.
Visit to Zoram Medical College and Hospital
Later, the ministers visited Zoram Medical College and Hospital (ZMC&H), where they reviewed plans for the installation of a 1.5 MW solar power plant. This project is to be funded under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS-OTRI) at a cost of Rs 13.14 crore. The initiative also includes the construction of a one-kilometre power distribution network within the medical college campus and the installation of three new 500 kVA distribution transformers.
Officials informed the ministers that of the proposed 1.5 MW solar plant, 1.2 MW will operate under the on-grid system, while the remaining 0.3 MW will function in hybrid mode.
The ministers stated that these projects are being undertaken to guarantee round-the-clock power supply at the state's major hospitals.
The ministers were accompanied by state Health Department Secretary K. Lalrinzuali, Power Department Engineer-in-Chief Ngursailova Sailo, Chief Engineer (SO) Laltlanthanga, ZMC Director Zoramthara Zadeng, Medical Superintendent Lalnunmawii Sailo, and other officials.
