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Norway-backed Power Project Concludes in Madhesh Province, Boosting Livelihoods

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The Power Transmission and Distribution Strengthening System Project in Madhesh Province, supported by Norway, has formally concluded, successfully expanding regional power networks and providing reliable grid access. The initiative also supported over 400 local entrepreneurs, many of whom are women, with new livelihood opportunities and introduced clean cooking alternatives.

  • The project emphasized inclusive social development by supporting entrepreneurs, introducing clean cooking alternatives, and executing last-mile electrification.
  • Norwegian Ambassador Dagny Mjøs highlighted that ensuring reliable, inclusive, and last-mile electricity delivery remains a key institutional challenge for Nepal.
  • The initiative provided community safety training sessions on the efficient and productive use of electricity.
  • The project was funded with Norwegian support and involved the Nepal Electricity Authority and the Asian Development Bank.

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