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Mizoram Power Minister F Rodingliana Named Chairman of NERPC
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 11:02 AM
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The Mizoram government has appointed its power minister, F Rodingliana, as the new chairman of the North Eastern Regional Power Corporation (NERPC). The move is aimed at boosting power infrastructure development in the northeastern states.
The Mizoram government announced that its power minister, F Rodingliana, will take over as the chairman of the North Eastern Regional Power Corporation (NERPC). The appointment was made to enhance coordination between state power ministries and the NERPC’s development projects.
NERPC, established to oversee power generation, transmission and distribution across the northeastern states, has historically played a key role in expanding electricity access in remote areas. The new leadership is expected to streamline project approvals and accelerate the implementation of renewable energy schemes.
Rodingliana’s appointment follows a series of initiatives by the Mizoram government to improve power reliability and reduce load shedding. By placing a state minister at the helm of NERPC, the government aims to align regional power strategies with local development priorities.
While no official statement from the NERPC board was released, the appointment is seen as a strategic step to strengthen the corporation’s focus on the unique energy needs of the northeast. The change is expected to bring greater efficiency to power projects across the region.
NERPC, established to oversee power generation, transmission and distribution across the northeastern states, has historically played a key role in expanding electricity access in remote areas. The new leadership is expected to streamline project approvals and accelerate the implementation of renewable energy schemes.
Rodingliana’s appointment follows a series of initiatives by the Mizoram government to improve power reliability and reduce load shedding. By placing a state minister at the helm of NERPC, the government aims to align regional power strategies with local development priorities.
While no official statement from the NERPC board was released, the appointment is seen as a strategic step to strengthen the corporation’s focus on the unique energy needs of the northeast. The change is expected to bring greater efficiency to power projects across the region.