SHILLONG : United Democratic Party (UDP) legislator from West Shillong, Paul Lyngdoh, has written to Power Minister Metbah Lyngdoh, expressing serious concern over the persistent deficiencies in power transmission and distribution across Meghalaya.
In his letter, Lyngdoh pointed out that frequent load shedding, unplanned shutdowns, voltage fluctuations, and repeated power supply disruptions have severely impacted households, businesses, and essential services throughout the state.
“I seek the minister’s clarity on these critical matters and request that a comprehensive action plan be formally placed on record,” Lyngdoh stated. The MLA, who also serves as adviser to the Social Welfare Department, stressed the need for urgent corrective measures.
Highlighting the broader implications, Lyngdoh said the ongoing power crisis has negatively affected public safety, economic productivity, and the delivery of basic services, making immediate intervention imperative.
The legislator raised seven key questions in his communication, including queries related to the current status of transmission and distribution infrastructure, Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses, and the implementation of automation and SCADA-based monitoring systems within the power sector.
Emphasizing that electricity is a statutory and essential public service, Lyngdoh said it is unreasonable for consumers to continue facing frequent power cuts and inconsistent voltage levels.
He also highlighted the apparent gap between official commitments and actual service delivery, noting that substantial financial allocations had been made for infrastructure strengthening and modernization in recent years.
“The lack of visible and measurable improvement raises serious concerns regarding planning, execution, and oversight in the power sector,” Lyngdoh added.
Urging decisive action, he called upon the power minister to place before the Cabinet a time-bound and technically vetted corrective action plan aimed at reducing load shedding, improving transmission and distribution reliability, curbing losses and revenue leakages, and restoring public confidence in the state’s power utility.
“I trust that you will treat this matter with the urgency and seriousness it warrants, and place before the Cabinet and the people of Meghalaya a clear, accountable, and results-oriented roadmap for restoring reliable power supply across the state,” Lyngdoh stated.