Nagaland Plans to Enhance Power Generation Amid 95% Import Dependency
Nagaland relies on imports for 95% of its peak power demand of 193 MW. The state government prioritizes power development for energy self-sufficiency, supported by two hydropower projects totaling 66 MW. The current installed capacity is only 29.4 MW, with projections indicating demand may reach 304 MW by 2035. The report highlights the need for enhanced hydro generation capacity and outlines existing projects that have generated 84.42 MU of energy from April to December 2025.
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Nagaland imports 95% of its power to meet a peak demand of 193 MW during the lean season and 90% during monsoons. The government has prioritized power development to achieve energy self-sufficiency, as outlined in the Annual Administrative Report 2025-26.
Two hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 66 MW are being funded under EAP/ADB. The current state-owned capacity is only 29.4 MW, necessitating imports from Central Public Sector Undertakings.
The state projects peak demand could reach 304 MW by 2035, emphasizing the urgent need for increased generating capacity. Existing hydro projects have generated 84.42 MU of energy from April to December 2025.
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