CLOSED(T) POWER EFF IMPROVEMEN

closed

The project includes: a) rehabilitation of the 35 MW Trisuli and Devighat hydroelectric plants; b) reinforcement/upgrading of the existing transmission and distribution system in the Kathmandu valley, including provisions for spares, equipment and tools, as well as construction of a 132 kV interconnection with India to upgrade power exchange capabilities; c) provision of equipment for Nepal's Electric Authority headquarters offices, a training centre and centrally located workshops; d) technical assistance to the Ministry of Industry to assist local industries in identifying energy conservation measures; and finally, e) implementation of the Marsyangdi Catchment Management Pilot Plan, which comprises: i) soil conservation and sediment control; ii) upgrading of the Dumre-Besisahar road; and lastly, iii) rural electrification in the Marsyangdi valley. Technical assistance in the form of consulting services to assist the Government of Nepal and the Nepal Electric Authority in implementation and training of Nepalese staff is provided with each project component as well as to improve the effectiveness of NEA's management, train higher level and support staff and improve billing.