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Mini Hydropower Project

Nepal

Borrower Nepal
Financing Type Public Sector
Instrument Project Loan
Focus Area Energy
Approved 23.06.1981
Signed 15.09.1981
Status Completed
Loan Administrator ADB
Executing Agency Small Hydro-Development Board
Co-financiers ADB, UNOPS, Government
OPEC Fund Contribution (US$m) 4.00
Total Project Cost (US$m) 15.15

The project is expected to benefit around 250,000 people living in 15 major potential growth centers in hill districts and 46 adjoining villages. Works will include:

  • construction of eight mini hydroelectric power stations, including associated transmission, distribution, service connections;
  • provision of amaintenance workshop and training facilities; and
  • consultancy services.
The project will lead to savings in imported fuel and will provide for the irrigation of 1,600 hectares.

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