669 MW Lower Arun Hydropower Project: 268 Families Affected, Compensation of NPR 1.4 Billion

The 669 MW Lower Arun Hydropower Project, set to be constructed in the eastern hilly district of Sankhuwasabha, will directly impact 268 families. According to the draft report of the resettlement and rehabilitation plan proposed by the Indian Satluj company, approximately 65 hectares of private land, 70 hectares of forest area, and 6 hectares of government land will be acquired for the project.

Compensation Distribution and Affected Areas:

Arun Dhiman, CEO of Lower Arun Power Development Company, stated that around NPR 1.4 billion will be distributed as compensation to the affected families. The Indian Satluj company has begun discussions with the local residents of the affected areas as part of the project's preparation.

Significant Contribution to Hydropower Production:

The Lower Arun project will utilize the water left over from the 900 MW Arun III Hydropower Project. The construction will proceed by bringing water through a 17.4-kilometer tunnel at Chewabesi, Khadbari Municipality-2.

The project's construction is expected to contribute to the development of the local area and further increase the country's total electricity production.

Benefits of the Hydropower Project:

Upon completion, the hydropower project will improve the livelihoods of local residents, create job opportunities, and support infrastructure development. The company has also indicated that environmental conservation programs will be initiated following the project's construction.