Mizoram becomes third power-surplus state in North-East: PM Modi


Aizawl, Dec 16 (PTI): Mizoram had become the third power- surplus state in the north-east after Sikkim and Tripura, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today.

He also said the central schemes for the benefit of the north-east had gained momentum and that his government was committed to developing the region.

"Today, we celebrate a significant milestone in the history of Mizoram with the completion and dedication of the 60-MW Tuirial hydropower project," the prime minister said, while addressing a public meeting here after inaugurating it.

With the commissioning of the project, Mizoram became the third power-surplus state in the north-east, he added.

The hydropower project would produce "251 million units" of electrical energy every year and boost the economic development of the state, Modi said.

"The completion of this project is a reflection of our commitment to completing the ongoing projects and ushering in a new era of development in the north-east," he added.

The Tuirial project, which was announced and cleared in 1998 by the then Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, was the first major central project to be successfully commissioned in Mizoram, the prime minister said.

  

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Sat, Dec 16 2017

    All the these North-Eastern state is earlier ruled by Congress and Communist parties. The progress from these small states proves that they are far ahead of 'Gujarat Model'.
    Even though Gujarat under 22 years of ruling and biggest dam they are still lacks to outphase demand.

    I am glad that PM Modi acknowledged that opposition ruled states are ahead of BJP when it comes to development.
    Jai Hind

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  • Aubb, Kuwait

    Sat, Dec 16 2017

    Development cannot take place in Mizoram, until Indians from rest of the country can own lands and do business freely.

    Mizos by themselves are one of the least enterprising people in the country according to my findings thru govt. officials i met personally over there.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Dec 16 2017

    India's three biggest States ...

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