Aizawl: Mizoram is sharing 50 MW from its own power quota with Tripura during the festive season this year, continuing a practice followed for several years to ensure adequate electricity supply in the neighbouring state during the puja celebrations, state power and electricity department secretary H Lianzela said on Sunday.Lianzela said Tripura would return the same amount of power to Mizoram during the Christmas season in Dec.The arrangement is part of a long-standing reciprocal power-sharing agreement between the two northeastern states to meet peak electricity demand during their respective festivals.Officials said the power exchange generally takes place during peak hours, when demand is highest, and is not necessarily maintained throughout the day. They described it as a seasonal barter arrangement rather than a permanent commercial transaction aimed at balancing grid loads in the region.The power supplied by Mizoram will help the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd meet increased demand during the puja festivities. In return, Tripura will supply 50 MW to Mizoram during the Christmas and New Year season, when electricity consumption rises due to lighting, public events and commercial activities.The arrangement reflects the long-standing tradition of grid cooperation between the two neighbouring states in managing seasonal power demand.
