Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma laid the foundation stone for the 24 MW Tuirini Small Hydro Electricity Power Project on the Tuirini river at Sesawng, Aizawl district. The event featured Home Minister K Sapdanga as Guest of Honour and was chaired by F. Rodingliana, Minister for Power and Electricity (P&E). Accompanying the Chief Minister were B. Lalchhanzova, Minister for I&PR, and Lt. Col. Clement Lalhmingthana, MLA. The project, with a total cost of Rs. 676.98 crore, will be implemented as an externally aided initiative funded by a loan from the New Development Bank (NDB) in Shanghai.
In his address, Lalduhoma praised the Power Minister and P&E Department officials for their efforts in enhancing the state’s power generation, noting the recent inauguration of the 10 MW Thenzawl Solar Power Plant and ongoing construction of a 5 MW Solar Power Plant at Sumsuih, which is 20% complete and government owned. The proposal for the Tuirini project was submitted on February 5, 2024, and received State Level Screening Committee approval on April 4, 2024. External funding was approved by the Department of Economic Affairs on February 28, 2025, with the Central Government covering 80% of costs through a loan and the State Government contributing 20%. The project is expected to be completed within five years.
