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With massive unmet energy demands the potential revenue of electricity exports, Nepal has rapidly expanded its hydropower production. But environmental safeguards are flouted and rarely monitored
DAMAULI, Feb 3: The promoters of Tanahun-based 126-MW Lower Seti Hydropower Project have submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the project to the Electricity Development Department.
KALIKOT, Nov 27: Licenses have been issued to conduct the feasibility studies of hydropower projects to generate about 6,000 megawatts of hydropower in Karnali Province. However, the production so far is only about 17 MW. Although licenses have been allotted for the construction of projects, the work of most of the projects is slow.