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Mizoram's Power Promise: No Tariff Hike for 5 Years Amid Renewable Push

Mizoram's Chief Minister has made a major announcement to keep electricity bills stable. The state will not increase power tariffs for the next five years to help households and small businesses. This comes alongside a big push for solar and hydroelectric power to meet growing demand. The government is also modernizing services by enabling online bill payments across the state.

Key Points: Mizoram Freezes Power Tariffs for Five Years, CM Lalduhoma Announces

  • CM Lalduhoma inaugurates 10 MW Thenzawl solar plant built with Rs 74.82 crore NABARD funding
  • State announces multiple new solar parks with capacities up to 20 MWp
  • Foundation for 24 MW Tuirini Hydel Project to be laid soon, planning for 132 MW Tuivai project underway
  • Seven older hydel plants to be outsourced to reduce high maintenance costs
  • Online bill payment enabled statewide, with Rs 6.57 crore in rebates availed through 2025
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Mizoram freezes power tariffs for five years, ramps up renewable energy push: CM Lalduhoma

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma announces a 5-year electricity tariff freeze and inaugurates a 10 MW solar plant, detailing plans for new solar parks and hydel projects.

"The decision was taken in the larger public interest, especially to benefit economically weaker sections and small entrepreneurs. - CM Lalduhoma"

Aizawl, Dec 20

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday announced that the state government has decided not to increase electricity tariffs for the next five years, underscoring its commitment to ensuring affordable energy for all.

Inaugurating the 10 MW Thenzawl Solar Power Plant, the Chief Minister said the decision was taken in the larger public interest, especially to benefit economically weaker sections and small entrepreneurs.

He added that the move would provide relief to households, support sustainable economic activity and promote the use of renewable energy across the state.

The Thenzawl Solar Power Project, with a generation capacity of 10 MW, has been constructed for Rs 74.82 crore with funding support from NABARD.

Lalduhoma said work on a 5 MW solar park at Sumsuih in Aizawl district has already commenced and is expected to be completed shortly.

He added that the state has also proposed several other solar parks, including at Keifang (10 MW), Tumtuitlang in Serchhip (10 MW), Bawkmual-Hmunhmeltha (10 MWp), Denlung Ram in Hnahthial (10 MWp), Tlabung Tlang in Lallen (6 MWp) and Dawhzau Zau in Lamzawl (20 MWp).

The Chief Minister further announced that the foundation stone for the 24 MW Tuirini Hydel Project, with an estimated cost of Rs 676 crore, will be laid in the near future.

Planning for the 132 MW Tuivai Hydel Electric Project is also progressing steadily, and once completed, Mizoram is expected to achieve substantial energy self-sufficiency.

Lalduhoma said that seven older hydel power plants are proposed to be outsourced due to high maintenance costs, with several firms already expressing interest in the initiative.

Highlighting governance reforms, the Chief Minister said online electricity bill payment has been enabled across Mizoram since August this year. He added that the state has been regularly clearing outstanding power dues, making it eligible for rebates.

Between December 2023 and December 2025, rebates amounting to Rs 6.57 crore have been availed. He claimed that Mizoram's financial position is steadily improving, and while visible outcomes may take time, the state's fiscal health has strengthened.

He noted that the Reserve Bank of India has recently acknowledged Mizoram as one of the smaller states with a comparatively strong financial position.

Addressing the function, Power Minister F. Rodingliana said Mizoram's annual power demand is growing at around 7.6 per cent, with peak demand reaching 160 MW.

He said the government is pursuing multiple strategies to meet the rising demand, including pump storage power linked with the Vankal Solar Plant, expediting the 132 MW Tuivai project, and proceeding with the 24 MW Tuirini Hydel Electric Project.

The Power Minister emphasised that outsourcing seven hydel power plants would bring greater benefits to the state and urged the public to understand the long-term advantages of the initiative.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from the Northeast, it's heartening to see Mizoram taking such progressive steps. Affordable power and a push for renewables can really boost local entrepreneurship. Hope the execution matches the announcement!
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Rohit P
Good initiative, but I hope the outsourcing of the old hydel plants is done transparently. We've seen cases where such moves lead to higher costs for consumers later. The government must ensure public interest is protected.
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Michael C
The scale of the proposed solar parks is impressive. A 20 MW project in Lamzawl? That's significant for a smaller state. This is how India builds energy security – one state at a time.
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Sarah B
Freezing tariffs for five years is a bold and people-friendly decision. The online bill payment system is also a welcome modern touch. It shows governance is improving. Wishing Mizoram all the best in its green energy journey! 🌞
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Karthik V
The financial discipline mentioned is key. Clearing dues to get rebates and being recognized by the RBI – that's solid fiscal management. If they can achieve energy self-sufficiency, it will be a model for other hill states.

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