As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ – to celebrate 75 years of India's Independence, the Ministry of Power in association with the District Administration and Power Department organized a ‘Bijli Mahotsav’ at Alichen Community Hall, Mokokchung. 

The Bijli Mahotsav is a platform for collaboration between the state and the central Governments and highlights the key achievements of the power sector. Some of the key highlights have been –

(a)    169 GW of generation capacity was added, transforming from a power deficit to a power surplus nation

(b)   1.6 lakh ckm of transmission lines were added, connecting the entire country into one grid running on one frequency, emerging as the largest integrated grid in the world.

(c)    Achieved 100% village electrification (18,374) in 2018 and 100% household electrification (2.86 Cr).

(d)   Rs 2.02 lakh crore outlay for system strengthening which has increased power supply in rural areas increased from 12 hours in 2015 to an average of 22.5 hours at present.

(e)    Fastest-growing RE capacity - doubled from ~76 GW in 2014 to ~160 GW now; Achieved 40% RE Gen. capacity mix in 2021 and stands 4th globally.

The Bijli Mahotsav is being celebrated all over the country under the umbrella of Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya – for more public participation and getting across the developments in the power sector to the citizens at large.

Addressing the gathering as the Special Guest, SDO (Civil), Mokokchung, Longdiba L Sangtam maintained that the department of power is trying its best to provide sufficient power supply to the people with minimal charges. Therefore, as concerned citizens, the best way to reciprocate towards the department is to make use of the power more judiciously.

During the programme, a cultural item was presented by Alichen Students Union, and a short film on the power sector was screened. Earlier, the programme was addressed by Er. Bendang, NEEPCO Limited, District Nodal Officer, L. Tia Pastor, Pastor, Alichen Baptist Church while the programme was chaired by Er. Achanger Aier, SDO (Electrical) Mkg.

(DPRO Mokokchung)