Khandbari, March 26 : Construction of the Arun Third Hydroelectricity Project has been halted due to the coronavirus menace. The 900-Megawatts capacity project is being built in Sankhuwasabha.
The Project Office here has said construction works on the project have been suspended after the government announced a lockdown on Tuesday to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Indian construction company Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited is undertaking the construction of the project. Company CEO Arun Dhiman said the construction works on the project have been suspended since Tuesday.
There are more than 2,500 Indian and Nepali workers employed for the construction of the Arun Third project. Satluj Company is undertaking the construction of the project's dam site at Phyaksida of Makalu Rural Municipality and of the powerhouse at Diding of Chichila Rural Municipality.
It is said 35 per cent of the construction works of the project have been completed so far. Jaya Prakash Associates, an Indian construction company, is constructing the dam of the project while another Indian company, Patel Engineering Company, is constructing the powerhouse.
The project is to be completed in five years at an estimated investment of Rs 120 billion. As per the project's PDA, Nepal will get Rs 340 billion as royalty and free electricity in a period of 25 years.
Do not make expressions casting dout on election: EC
14 Apr, 2022CM Bhatta says may New Year 2079 BS inspire positive thinking
14 Apr, 2022Three new cases, 44 recoveries in 24 hours
14 Apr, 2022689 climbers of 84 teams so far acquire permits for climbing various peaks this spring season
14 Apr, 2022How the rising cost of living crisis is impacting Nepal
14 Apr, 2022US military confirms an interstellar meteor collided with Earth
14 Apr, 2022Valneva Covid vaccine approved for use in UK
14 Apr, 2022Chair Prachanda highlights need of unity among Maoist, Communist forces
14 Apr, 2022Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt: Bollywood toasts star couple on wedding
14 Apr, 2022President Bhandari confers decorations (Photo Feature)
14 Apr, 2022