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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.