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The Mizoram government has spent Rs 685.93 crore on purchasing electricity from external sources in the current financial year, as revealed by Power Minister F. Rodingliana. The state's internal electricity generation was limited to about 41 million units from hydroelectric and solar sources.

The government collected Rs 245.33 crore from electricity consumers, indicating a significant gap between external power expenditure and revenue. The government aims to reduce reliance on external power by enhancing local generation capacity, including the Tuirini small hydropower project in Aizawl district, costing Rs 76.98 crore, expected to generate 24 megawatts. Additionally, a Detailed Project Report for the 132 MW Tuivai hydroelectric project near the Manipur border has been completed.