Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Mizoram Launches 24-MW Tuirini Hydro Project
Mizoram's Chief Minister started building a new hydroelectric power plant called Tuirini.
This plant will make 24 MW of electricity, which is a lot of power!
The project will cost Rs 676.98 crore, and most of the money is coming from the central government.
The state is also building solar power plants and has plans to make even more power in the future.
They already have some solar panels on roofs and are making money by selling extra power they don't use.
The new hydro plant should be ready in about five years.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma laid the foundation stone for the 24-MW Tuirini hydro power project.
The project costs Rs 676.98 crore, funded 80% by the Centre and 20% by the state government.
The project is expected to be completed within five years.
Mizoram has already inaugurated a 10 MW solar plant and is constructing another 5 MW plant.
The state has completed 791 rooftop solar installations with a combined capacity of 2.62 MW.
- Who
- Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma
- What
- Laid foundation stone for 24-MW Tuirini hydro power project
- When
- January 19
- Where
- Aizawl district, Mizoram
- Why
- To become self-sufficient in power generation
- Project Name
- Tuirini small hydro power project
- Project Cost
- Rs 676.98 crore
- Generating Capacity
- 24 Megawatt (MW)
- Funding
- 80% by Centre, 20% by state government
- Completion Time
- Within five years
- Funding Source
- New Development Bank loan
- Other Solar Projects
- 10 MW Thenzawl, 5 MW Sumsuih
- Rooftop Solar Installations
- 791 with 2.62 MW capacity
