Workers halt work at Arun III hydropower project over delayed pay for six months
Summary
Workers at the Arun III Hydropower Project in Sankhuwasabha have halted work due to six months of delayed payments, impacting progress on the 900-MW project.
Key Points
- Workers at Arun III Hydropower Project have launched a strike over six months of unpaid wages.
- Approximately 1,500 workers have not received payment in the past six months.
- The strike has affected all ongoing construction work at the project site in Pukhuwa, Sankhuwasabha.
- The project is developed by the Indian Satluj Company and is expected to cost Rs 120 billion with a five-year deadline.
