IPPAN President Urges Government to Issue Sunset Law via Ordinance to Boost Energy Sector
Summary
Ganesh Karki, president of IPPAN, urges the Nepal government to issue the 'Sunset Law' via ordinance to accelerate energy sector development, highlighting stalled projects due to pending permissions and emphasizing support for Minister Viraj Bhakta Shrestha's action plan.
Key Points
- Ganesh Karki urges government to introduce the 'Sunset Law' through an ordinance for speedy energy sector development.
- Projects totaling around 16,000 megawatts are awaiting Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
- Nearly 100 projects are stalled due to forestry department delays in granting tree-clearing permissions.
- Karki expresses optimism that Energy Minister Viraj Bhakta Shrestha will implement his 100-point action plan successfully.
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