65 MW Dudh Khola Hydropower To Be Developed In Manang
October 20, 2022 | Investopaper
Sita Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. is going to construct a 65 MW Dudh Khola Hydropower Project. For this purpose, the company has obtained the construction license of the project from the Department of Electricity Development.
The department issued the license on Shrawan 25, 2079 BS. The construction license has a validity until Shrawan 24, 2114 BS.
According to the Department of Electricity Development, the construction license has been given to the promoter company on the basis of the environmental impact assessment report and study report of the project approved by the Ministry of Forest and Environment.
Before issuing the license, the department had sought opinions and suggestions from the concerned stakeholders about the adverse effects that may occur during the construction and operation of the project. The department had requested the stakeholders to send their opinions and suggestions within 35 days from the date of issue of the notice.
Sita Hydropower Company is planning to develop the 65 MW project in Manang district of Gandaki Province. The project is a run-of-river type project located at Nashong Rural Municipality of Manang district.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 10.43 billion.
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