Reservoir-type hydroelectric projects in government’s high priority: Energy Minister

clicknepal.com · 1 day ago

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has declared reservoir-type hydroelectric projects a high priority for Nepal's long-term energy security and economic development. He emphasized their importance for electricity generation, water management, flood control, and irrigation, especially in the context of climate change risks. The government is promoting these projects to attract domestic and foreign investment, offering a 50-year license period, and addressing social and environmental issues around projects like Kulekhani.