Rs 300 million allocated for Khimti-Those-Shivalaya reservoir project

लगानी न्यूज

२८ कार्तिक २०८३, शनिबार ०७:१०November 14, 2026

Kathmandu. The Ministry of Energy has allocated a budget of Rs 30 million for the 1,216 MW Khimti-Those-Shivalaya Mega Reservoir Multipurpose Project which is linked to the development and prosperity of Ramechhap.

The budget has been allocated for the study, research, environmental analysis and preliminary process to include

in the project plan.

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha held a meeting with Finance Committee Chairman of the House of Representatives, Dr Krishna Hari Budhathoki, on Friday to expedite the implementation of the project. During the discussion, he urged the government to expedite the programmes of study and research, environmental impact assessment and necessary discussions and interaction with stakeholders by effectively implementing the allocated budget.TAG_OPEN_div_20

} He drew the attention of the Ministry to take necessary initiatives and facilitate the project forward.

The proposed project is not limited to power generation but is considered important for irrigation, drinking water, tourism promotion, employment generation and expansion of local economic activities.TAG_OPEN_div_16

If the project is implemented, it is expected to contribute to the economic and social development of Ramechhap, as well as have positive impact on the country’s energy production, investment expansion and national economy.TAG_OPEN_div_14

On the occasion, President Dr Budhathoki pledged to take continuous initiatives to take the project from the study phase to the implementation phase.TAG_OPEN_div_12