The government of Mizoram spent ₹685.93 crore on purchasing electricity from external sources during the current financial year, Power Minister F Rodingliana informed the state Assembly.
Responding to a query raised by K Lalawmdawna of the Mizo National Front, the minister said the state’s internal power generation remains limited. Between January and December 2026, electricity production from hydro and solar sources within Mizoram reached only 41 million units, making the state heavily reliant on electricity imported from other regions.
During the same period, the state government collected ₹245.33 crore as revenue from electricity consumers. However, the minister noted that the cost of purchasing power from outside the state was significantly higher than the revenue generated through consumer payments.
Despite the gap between expenditure and revenue, the government has managed to maintain a stable financial position and clear debts related to electricity procurement, Rodingliana said.
To reduce dependence on external sources and improve energy security, the state government has been working on expanding its local power generation capacity through new hydropower projects.
Earlier this year, Lalduhoma, Chief Minister of Mizoram, laid the foundation stone for the Tuirini Small Hydropower Project in Aizawl district. The project, estimated to cost ₹76.98 crore, will have a generating capacity of 24 megawatts (MW) once completed.
In addition, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed 132 MW Tuivai Hydroelectric Project in Saitual district near the Manipur border has already been completed. Authorities are also working on the DPR for the Tlawng Hydropower Project near Aizawl, which is expected to be finalised by September this year.
Officials said these projects are part of a broader strategy to make Mizoram more self-sufficient in electricity production while strengthening the state’s power infrastructure.
Once completed, the new hydropower initiatives are expected to significantly boost local generation capacity and reduce the financial burden caused by purchasing electricity from external suppliers.
