NPC to ask for Nepal Army involvement in hydro dev

National Planning Commission (NPC) has decided to ask the government to involve Nepal Army (NA) personnel in the development of hydropower projects of 10-20MW capacities so that the army builds the capacity to rescue hydel plants during natural disasters.

The army is usually used in rescue missions during natural disasters.

The NPC came to a conclusion the NA’s capacity and knowledge about hydropower should be enhanced.

“Our regular meeting chaired by the vice-chairman last week decided to ask the government to allow the NA to develop 10-20MW projects.” said NPC Vice-chairman Govindra Raj Pokharel.

He said given that the NA should be in position to rescue hydel projects as they are lifeline to the country’s national economy.

With domestic and international investors showing greater interest in developing hydropower projects, protection of such crucial infrastructure has been important, according to the NPC.

Source:- eKantipur