The Pfutsero Town Business Association (PTBA) has expressed serious concern over the high electricity tariff applicable to commercial establishments, which is placing an additional financial burden on the business community at a time when traders and entrepreneurc are already facing rising operating costs.
The Association urged the Department of Power, Government of Nagaland, to review the existing commercial electricity tariff and consider a more business-friendly and affordable tariff structure. Stating that electricity is an essential input for almost every business, the Association stressed that the Government should consider appropriate support, relief measures and subsidy mechanisms so that the cost of electricity does not adversely affect small businesses, traders and local entrepreneurs.
PTBA further highlighted that the business community and the general public of Pfutsero have suffered prolonged inconvenience due to the recurring failure and unreliability of the existing 33 KV power supply through the Meluri line.
The Association said frequent power interruptions have affected business operations, increased operating costs, disrupted services and caused considerable hardship to consumers.
In this regard, PTBA urged the Department of Power to fast-track the completion and commissioning of the 132 KV Sub-Station at Rikizu, Pfutsero, and make the system fully functional at the earliest, with a target of achieving reliable and uninterrupted power supply by November 2026.
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The Association said the completion of this critical power infrastructure would significantly strengthen the electricity network of Pfutsero and surrounding areas and provide a much-needed foundation for sustainable commercial and economic growth.
Stating that the business community and the general public have shown considerable patience for decades, despite repeated power-related difficulties, the PTBA appealed to the Government and the concerned authorities to treat reliable electricity supply and affordable commercial tariffs as matters of top priority, recognizing electricity as an essential requirement for local economic development, employment generation and the sustainability of businesses.
The PTBA hoped that the concerns raised by the business community would receive urgent and positive consideration.
