Mizoram Minister Appointed Chairman of Northeastern Regional Power Committee

: Mizoram Power Minister F Rodingliana has been appointed chairman of the Northeastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC), becoming the first minister from the state to occupy the position, officials said. The Ministry of Power issued the appointment order on Monday. The NERPC functions under the ministry and was constituted under the Electricity Act, 2003, with all seven northeastern states as members. Rodingliana, who is currently in New Delhi, attended the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The event was jointly organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi . During a round-table plenary session involving chief ministers and energy ministers, chaired by the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Rodingliana highlighted Mizoram’s renewable energy potential and sought central assistance to develop the sector. He urged the MNRE to extend support to the state under the newly launched Small Hydro Power Development Scheme. He also outlined Mizoram’s efforts to promote rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, noting that the state was among the few offering an additional subsidy alongside the Centre’s assistance. On Tuesday, the minister met representatives of the New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Bank, at Mizoram House in New Delhi to discuss financial support for the proposed Tuivai Hydropower Project. The NDB representatives indicated that the project could be considered for funding but said the proposal would need to be routed through the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA). Further discussions are expected following consultations with the department, officials said. Rodingliana was accompanied by Power and Electricity Secretary Dr H Lianzela, Chief Engineer Laltlanthanga, Tuirini Project Management Unit Project Director C Lalsawmliana and other officials.