Imphal, Aug. 16 -- Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) has sought Cabinet approval for a 100 MW power allocation from the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Farakka Super Thermal Power Project (Stages I and II) in West Bengal at Rs 4.14 per unit to bridge the state's growing power deficit.

MSPDCL Managing Director M Rabi Singh said the move aims to address seasonal hydropower shortages, with peak winter demand expected to create a shortfall of up to 150 MW.

Manipur has a long-term allocated power capacity of 291.69 MW. However, actual availability fell to 160-170 MW in June and July 2026, while peak demand reached 260 MW during the same period.

This was 20 MW higher than the previous year. Rabi attributed t...