30 MW Myardi Hydropower Project to Be Built on Manang–Lamjung Border

Kathmandu — A 30-megawatt Myardi Hydropower Project is set to be constructed along the border of Nasong Rural Municipality in Manang district and Marsyangdi Rural Municipality in Lamjung district. As part of the development process, the Ministry of Forests and Environment has begun preparing the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report.

The project is being proposed by Myardi Khola Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. It is designed as a run-of-river type project, which will generate electricity by utilizing the natural flow of the river without creating a large reservoir. The project is expected to produce an average of 173.44 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually.

Electricity generated from the project will be transmitted through a 10-kilometer-long 132 kV transmission line. It will be connected to the 220 kV Manang hub located in Dharapani before being integrated into the national transmission grid for distribution across the country.

The total estimated cost of the project stands at Rs. 3.90 billion. Based on this investment, the cost per megawatt is calculated at approximately Rs. 130 million. A significant portion of the budget will be allocated to civil works, transmission infrastructure, and technical installations.

The Ministry of Forests and Environment has invited all concerned stakeholders to provide feedback on the potential environmental impacts of the project. Local residents, elected representatives, environmental experts, and related institutions are encouraged to participate in the consultation process to ensure that development proceeds in an environmentally responsible manner.

Energy sector experts believe that once completed, the project will contribute significantly to national power generation while also boosting economic activities in the Manang and Lamjung regions. The construction phase is expected to create employment opportunities for local communities and improve regional infrastructure.

In line with the government’s priority to expand hydropower development, the Myardi Hydropower Project is regarded as an important addition to Nepal’s growing energy portfolio. Following the completion and approval of the environmental assessment, construction is expected to begin formally in the coming months.