Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, has stated that the government is serious about implementing the Tamor Reservoir-Based Multipurpose Project. In a high-level discussion held at the ministry under his coordination, Minister Khadka said that the government is committed to moving the project forward with a concrete action plan.

The discussion included a detailed presentation on the potential of the 756-megawatt Tamor Reservoir-Based Project to not only generate electricity but also provide irrigation facilities to over 100,000 hectares of land in the eastern Tarai districts of Jhapa, Morang, and Sunsari. It was stated that water would be distributed through the Chisang Irrigation Project, and that this project would make a significant contribution to the development of the energy, agriculture, employment, water transport, and tourism sectors.

Minister Khadka, reviewing the past status of the project, expressed concern over the prolonged delays in the construction process, the lack of concrete results despite significant budget expenditures, and the inability to accelerate investment until the dam’s feasibility is ensured.

“The tendency to hold licenses without doing any work is no longer acceptable. The project can be advanced through a public-private partnership model, based on the assurance of timely completion,” he said.

Stating that many projects have stalled due to a lack of government coordination and integration, Minister Khadka emphasized the need to implement projects without delay and under a practical model, especially at a time when interest from foreign investors is increasing.

Source: Kantipur