Puldumki River Hydro-power Project

 


The project is located at Makwanpur district, Nibutar VDC about 76 kilometers north of Kathmanu. The project is a run-of-the river hydropower type without any provision for seasonal flood storage for power generation. Poldumki River is a perennial type of river. The run-off occurs in the catchments area is because of rainfall and by perennial contribution of several springs. This is a captive project and electricity produced will be solely used for the Industries of the Muktishree Group of companies. The electricity will be used for Muktishree Pvt. Ltd sister concern Hetauda Lime Industries and Everest Minerals product.

The capacity of the project is 1.6 MW.  The feasibility study of the project is going on and will be completed within 6 months .Construction will be started immediately upon completion of the feasibility study.