Bairabi Dam is a proposed 80 MW dam[1] on the Tlawng river near Bairabi Village in Kolasib district in the state of Mizoram in India.
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation had started the survey and investigation of Detailed Project Implementation in 1982.
NHPC prepared the feasibility reported on the basis of field investigations which were completed in 1982-83.
[3] Due to the change in government in 1984, the Congress Government led by Pu Lalthanhawla came to power, Techno-Economic Clearance, Forest & Environment Clearance was pursued but not successful, hence Brahmaputra Board was asked to reinvestigate and prepare a DIPR, who reduced the power project from 120 MW to 80 MW.
[4] The Mizo National Front Government under Pu Zoramthanga came to power in 2000, even though Techno-Economic Clearance and Forest Environment Clearances were received, but due to non availability of funds, no progress was made.