Ministry Approves 26 Project EIA Reports in One Year
Summary
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment approved EIA reports for 26 projects in a year, mainly hydropower projects including Marsyangdi and Bheri-1. Various environmental management plans and modifications were also approved for hydropower and transmission line projects.
Key Points
- The Ministry approved Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports for 26 projects in fiscal year 2082/83.
- Most approved projects are hydropower projects including Marsyangdi (90 MW) and Bheri-1 (270 MW).
- Revised environmental management plans for hydropower projects and electricity transmission lines were approved.
- Modifications to environmental management plans were consented for several hydropower projects.
