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Public utilities

Serchhip's public utilities are managed by state government departments, reflecting the typical infrastructure of a hilly, remote administrative center.

* **Electricity**: Power is supplied and managed by the Power & Electricity Department (P&E), Government of Mizoram. Hydroelectric power is the primary source. * **Water Supply**: Handled by the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). Water is primarily sourced from nearby rivers such as the Tuikum and Mat rivers, treated, and distributed to households, though seasonal scarcity can occur before the monsoons. * **Gas**: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders are the standard for cooking, distributed through local agencies affiliated with national providers like Indane. * **Telecommunications**: Network coverage is provided by BSNL, Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea. Broadband and fiber optic internet are increasingly available in the town center. * **Waste Management**: Managed by the local municipal authorities and town committees, often heavily supported by community cleanup drives organized by the YMA.

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