Opinion | Damaging power
Summary
Nepal has expanded electricity access to 97 percent of the country, but poor management of electrical infrastructure has led to hundreds of fatal electrocutions and injuries annually.
Key Points
- Around 97 percent of Nepal now has access to electricity, marking significant progress.
- Between 2014 and 2019, there were 2,267 electrical injury incidents documented, with 59.1 percent resulting in death.
- Poor management and delayed repair of electrical infrastructure have caused many fatal electrocutions and disabilities.
- Victims often receive inadequate compensation despite high medical costs, highlighting the need for better safety and accountability measures.
