NHPC provides flood relief assistance of NPR 1 crore to Nepal

K.P. Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal being presented cheque of NPR 1 Crore as flood relief assistance to Nepal by R.P. Goyal, Director (Finance), NHPC at Kathmandu on 7^th October 2024. Rajneesh Agarwal, Executive Director (NHPC Nepal Projects) was also present on the occasion.

Faridabad, Oct 07: NHPC, India’s premier hydropower company and a Navratna Enterprise of the Govt. of India has providedfinancial contributiion of NPR 1 Crore as flood relief assistance to Nepal. The cheque was presented to K.P. Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal by R.P. Goyal, Director (Finance), NHPC at Kathmandu on 7^th October 2024.

Director (Finance), NHPC was accompanied by Rajneesh Agarwal, Executive Director (NHPC Nepal Projects) and other officers of NHPC. This contribution has been provided to assist the Government of Nepal in relief and restoration efforts after the recent floods in Nepal, which reflects NHPC’s strong commitment towards its social responsibilities.

R.P. Goyal, Director (Finance), NHPC informed the Prime Minister of Nepal about the progress of West Seti, Seti River-6 and Phukot Karnali projects being implemented by NHPC in Nepal and informed that these three projects of NHPC will develop a total of 1844 MW capacity of hydroelectric power for which an investment of about NPR 40000 crore is to be made. These projects of NHPC will usher in a new chapter of prosperity and overall progress in Nepal.

The Prime Minister of Nepal appreciated NHPC for its commitment to the development of hydroelectric power in Nepal and for its assistance in the unexpected disaster in Nepal. He also assured early resolution of all issues related to the hydroelectric projects being implemented by NHPC through mutual dialogue.