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Mizoram Minister Takes Charge as New NERPC Chairperson
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 07:37 AM
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A minister from Mizoram has been appointed as the chairperson of the North Eastern Regional Power Council (NERPC), a key body for energy coordination in the region.
A senior minister from the state of Mizoram has assumed the role of chairperson of the North Eastern Regional Power Council (NERPC). The appointment marks a significant administrative development in the energy sector of the North East region.
The NERPC is a statutory body responsible for coordinating power generation, transmission, and distribution across the seven states of the North East. Its primary mandate is to ensure the optimal utilization of regional power resources and to facilitate the exchange of electricity among member states.
This leadership change is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the future energy policies of the region. The new chairperson will oversee initiatives aimed at enhancing grid stability and promoting the use of renewable energy sources within the NERPC's jurisdiction.
The appointment underscores the importance of inter-state cooperation in managing the power infrastructure of the North East, a region known for its significant hydroelectric potential.
The NERPC is a statutory body responsible for coordinating power generation, transmission, and distribution across the seven states of the North East. Its primary mandate is to ensure the optimal utilization of regional power resources and to facilitate the exchange of electricity among member states.
This leadership change is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the future energy policies of the region. The new chairperson will oversee initiatives aimed at enhancing grid stability and promoting the use of renewable energy sources within the NERPC's jurisdiction.
The appointment underscores the importance of inter-state cooperation in managing the power infrastructure of the North East, a region known for its significant hydroelectric potential.