Minister for Power & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Nagaland, K.G. Kenye inaugurated the 2.4 MW Duilumroi Hydro Electric Project at Poilwa Village under Peren District on 23rd May, 2025.
In his inaugural address, K.G. Kenye lauded the officials from Power department starting from top to bottom as well as contractors involved in the successful completion of the project within a short period of time. He also appreciated the two villages - Poilwa and Heunambe for their cooperation and support towards the department officials and contractors that facilitated the completion of the project. Further, Kenye also extended his gratitude to the State Government headed by Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio for financially assisting the department with the necessary amount which was needed all throughout the construction of the project.
Secretary (Power), Asangla, IAS in her speech said for the sustainability of this Duilumroi project, the catchment area should be protected and forest cover should also be maintained. Therefore, she requested the department to sensitize and co-ordinate with the neighbouring villages and grow more trees. She also requested the department to run and manage effectively this small hydro project effectively as a small model hydro project of the department. With the completion and commissioning of 2.4 MW Duilumroi project, she hoped that the department would be able to develop a small hydro project in the years to come and also upkeep the maintenance and generate optimum energy to the fullest.
Chief Engineer (T&G), Er. Kasho Chishi said the project’s physical activities & construction started in April 2021 with a target of completing it within 36 months, while it was technically commissioned on 11th December, 2024. Mentioning that the project was completed with a total cost of Rs. 40.29 Crores under the State Plan, he thanked the State Government, Planning and Finance Department for the smooth flow of funds. He also thanked the project and transmission line Contractors for completing the project on time.
Chief Engineer (T&G) Rtd., Er. Penrithung Yanthan in his short speech said the completion of the 2.4 MW Duilumroi SHP is indeed a phenomenal achievement of the Department of Power, and for which he extended his appreciation to the Chief Engineer (T&G) and his team for effectively monitoring the progress of the project, the Generation Division and Hydel Division for their commitment, the contractors for delivering the quality work. He also congratulated everyone involved for the successful completion of the project in record time overcoming challenges. Further, he also lauded the support and cooperation extended to the department by the Villagers of Poilwa and Heunambe Village which helped the department in carrying out the works smoothly.
The inaugural event was chaired by Chief Engineer (D&R), Er. Nitovi A. Wotsa, while Pastor, Baptist Church Poilwa Village, Kwedigwambe Zeliang offered the invocation. A brief technical report was presented by Addl. Chief Engineer (Civil), Er. Visakho Therie, while the program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Addl. Chief Engineer (D&R), Er. R. Lobosang Jamir.
(DPRO & IA, Peren)
