Agartala, February 18, 2026: In a significant move to ensure uninterrupted and technology-driven electricity services, Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited has initiated a major infrastructure upgradation programme across Agartala city. Keeping pace with the rapidly rising power demand, the corporation has begun enhancing transformer capacities at key sub-stations to improve voltage stability and overall reliability of supply.
As part of this initiative, a new 16 MVA transformer was successfully commissioned on Tuesday, February 17, at the NSRCC power sub-station. This installation marks a milestone, as it is the highest-capacity transformer ever introduced in the state’s power distribution system. The upgrade replaces the earlier 8 MVA transformer and is expected to bring immediate relief to consumers by reducing voltage fluctuations, transformer failures and irregular power supply.
Sources from the Corporation said electricity consumption in Agartala has risen sharply over the past few years, putting considerable pressure on existing infrastructure. To address this on a long-term basis, a phased sub-station-level development plan has been undertaken.
Further strengthening of the city’s power network is on the cards, with work scheduled from February 19 to March 3 to install two new 16 MVA transformers at the Pragati Vidya Bhavan-adjacent sub-station. Once completed, the total capacity of this sub-station will increase from the existing 15 MVA to 32 MVA, significantly enhancing its ability to meet future demand and improve voltage regulation.
Similar augmentation is planned at the Badharghat Stadium sub-station, where a new 16 MVA transformer will be added alongside the two existing 7.5 MVA units. Officials expressed confidence that power supply in the surrounding areas will become more stable after completion.
Managing Director Biswajit Basu stated that Agartala’s power load has been growing at an average rate of 15 to 20 per cent annually over the last three years. “Keeping future demand in mind, infrastructure development is being carried out in a planned manner. Once this renovation programme is completed, the city will witness long-term positive changes in power services,” he said.
He added that alternative arrangements are being made to maintain supply during the works, though temporary outages may occur in some areas. Seeking public cooperation, Basu also noted that similar modernisation initiatives will be rolled out in other districts and sub-divisional towns in phases, as part of a broader plan to make Tripura’s power system more modern and reliable.
