JICA Chairman meets Energy Minister Shrestha and appeals to resolve problems of Tanahun hydropower project

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१३ श्रावण २०८३, बुधबार ०८:२५July 29, 2026

. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, paid a courtesy call on Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Tanaka Akihiko at the latter’s office in Singha Durbar today.

During the meeting, matters relating to bilateral cooperation in the development of energy, water resources and irrigation infrastructure in Nepal were discussed.TAG_OPEN_div_35 On the occasion, Minister Shrestha thanked the representatives of JICA for their support and investment in Nepal’s energy and irrigation sector so far.

He also mentioned about the Kankai and Chandra Nahar projects constructed with JICA support and hoped that the collaboration would continue in the days ahead.TAG_OPEN_div_33 On the occasion, Minister Shrestha congratulated and thanked JICA for its cooperation and cooperation in the construction of Nagdhunga tunnel way.

JAI President Akihi is on a state visit to Nepal to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the tunnel.TAG_OPEN_div_31 During his visit to Nepal, he met with Minister Shrestha and discussed the matters of mutual interest and cooperation.

On the occasion, Minister Shrestha urged the Chinese side to help promote Nepal’s ‘Clean and Green Energy’ across the globe.TAG_OPEN_div_29 He informed that a master plan was being prepared for the river basin area.

During the meeting, Chairman Akihiko requested the government to resolve the problem of Tanahun Hydropower Project.TAG_OPEN_div_27 Minister Shrestha assured that the problem of Tanahun Hydropower Project would be resolved.

Energy Minister Shrestha said that the expansion of the transmission line has been given priority in the budget this time and a ‘master plan’ is being prepared for it.TAG_OPEN_div_25 He said that necessary process has been forwarded to strengthen the distribution system.

Stating that alternative and renewable energy was one of the bases of Nepal’s prosperity, he said plans have been made keeping this in priority.TAG_OPEN_div_23

Minister Shrestha also praised the Kulekhani Hydropower Project, which uses Japanese high-tech technology, which can withstand any risk, and urged for collaboration in Nalgad Hydropower Project as well.TAG_OPEN_div_21 Minister Shrestha thanked JICA for its support during the Earthquake of 2072 BS.

JAI President Akihiko expressed interest in new projects and expressed his willingness to cooperate and collaborate in Nepal’s energy sector.TAG_OPEN_div_19 “JICA is ready to invest in new technology, experience and investment in infrastructure development in Nepal.”