Marsyangdi Rural Municipality to Provide Free Electricity Up to 50 Units Monthly to Local Residents
Summary
Marsyangdi Rural Municipality in Lamjung will provide free electricity up to 50 units monthly to each household starting the upcoming fiscal year, funded by hydropower royalty income.
Key Points
- Marsyangdi Rural Municipality will provide up to 50 units of free electricity monthly to each household from the upcoming fiscal year.
- The rural municipality allocated a budget of Rs 5.5 million for this initiative funded by royalty income from local hydropower projects.
- There are 4,409 households in the municipality, and most locals consume less than 50 units, meaning most won't pay electricity bills.
- The municipality's royalty income will increase as hydropower production rises, supporting the free electricity program.
