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India vies for lower Arun hydro project


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12 February 2019  

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India proposes to construct lower Arun Hydro

NEW DELHI : Indian government has expressed its interest in constructing the Lower Arun Hydropower Project (400 MWs) as per the Arun 3rd model. Indian Minister for Power, Raj Kumar Singh proposed the project to Barshaman  Pun, the minister for Energy, Water Resources and Energy in New Delhi. India is undertaking the construction of 900-MW Arun 3rd project.

“A proposal has been floated from the Indian side to develop the Lower Arun on the same model adopted by Indian Company while constructing the Arun 3rd. Nepal has put its stance for further discussion after observing the progress on the construction of Arun 3rd,” Minister Pun said.

Minister Pun noted that the government would make proper decision whether or not to award the construction of lower Arun to the Indian side after reviewing the progress in Arun 3rd.

Minister Pun arrived in the Indian capital city, New Delhi, to participate in the International Sustainable Development Conference beginning on Monday.

Publish Date : 12 February 2019 10:56 AM

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