Minister Shrestha Emphasizes New Standards for Hydropower Projects Amidst Climate Change and Disasters

Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Shrestha has stated that it is necessary to create new standards to make hydropower projects safe from climate change and natural disasters.

Minister Shrestha said that recent flood and landslide incidents have created a situation where the hydropower sector needs to be thought about in a new way, and preparations are underway for new standards.