Marsyangdi to Provide Free Electricity to Households Under New Hydropower Benefit Scheme
Summary
Marsyangdi Rural Municipality will provide up to 50 units of free electricity monthly to households using revenue from local hydropower projects under a new scheme starting next fiscal year.
Key Points
- Marsyangdi Rural Municipality plans to provide up to 50 units of free electricity per household monthly from next fiscal year.
- The programme is funded by Rs 5.5 million budget supported by electricity royalty revenue of nearly Rs 40 million.
- Electricity will be financed through royalties from local hydropower projects including Upper Marsyangdi A and Nyadi Hydropower Projects.
- A new 50 MW hydropower project under construction will increase the region's energy capacity and connectivity with nearby Besishahar Municipality.
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