Advisor for NRE, IT, S&T, Mmhonlumo Kikon laid the foundation stone of a five Megawatt Solar power plant at Hovukhu village, Niuland on 20th April 2022. The solar power plant will be the first and biggest clean energy in the state that can produce 7-8 million units annually once completed, it can be further upgraded to 10-15 MW if successfully implemented. While addressing the gathering, the Advisor sought co-operation from the villagers to facilitate the developmental activities, the project is expected to be completed by 31st March 2023.

Minister PHE, Jacob Zhimomi thanked the Advisor for the Solar Power project at Hovukhu village and urged the villagers to be cooperative and vigilant.

MP Rajya, S Phangnon Konyak reminded the gathering that the self-reliant project is the vision of the Prime Minister of India. Advisor Tourism Art& Cultural, Khehovi Yepthomi,  Director NRE, and officers were present at the stone laying ceremony.