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Nepal achieves 98% electricity access milestone



KATHMANDU: The government of Nepal has announced that 98% of the country’s population now has access to electricity, as revealed by President Ram Chandra Paudel while unveiling of government policies and programs on Tuesday.

President Paudel stated that Nepal currently boasts a capacity of 2,940 megawatts of electricity.

Additionally, he emphasized the establishment of assured electricity trade agreements with both India and Bangladesh.

Publish Date : 14 May 2024 15:30 PM

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