Dharche emerges as hydropower hub, boosting local revenue
Summary
Dharche Rural Municipality in northern Gorkha is emerging as a hydropower hub, with completed projects already generating around Rs. 1.5 million in internal revenue. More projects are under construction, and local leaders expect earnings to rise sharply as larger schemes move ahead.
Key Points
- Dharche Rural Municipality in northern Gorkha is increasingly becoming a hub for hydropower production.
- The municipality has earned around Rs. 1.5 million in internal revenue from operating hydropower projects this fiscal year.
- Revenue has come from the Upper Machhakhola, Richet Khola and Upper Richet Khola hydropower projects.
- Local officials expect internal revenue to rise further if larger hydropower projects of 200 MW to 300 MW are built.
