Government Committed to Reliable Electricity for Karnali Province
Summary
The government says it is committed to delivering complete, reliable and quality electricity service to Karnali Province, with electrification work prioritized despite difficult terrain. Officials say several hydropower and solar projects are already serving households, while new transmission lines, substations and solar projects are moving ahead.
Key Points
- The Energy Minister said Karnali Province's electrification has been prioritized and the government is working to provide reliable electricity service across all wards.
- Out of 718 wards in Karnali, 82 are fully connected to the national transmission line and 472 are partially connected, while work is underway for the remaining 164 wards.
- Electricity from 207 small and micro hydropower projects and 23 solar mini-grids is benefiting about 70,000 households in the province.
- The ministry said transmission upgrades, safety improvements, and new solar projects in Dailekh, Rukum West and Jumla are progressing, with support from the Asian Development Bank.
