Reforming the power sector

Withdrawal of the Electricity Bill, 2020 is a regressive step that will delay reforms in power sector in Nepal.

On September 16, 2022, the Minister for Energy, Water Resource and Irrigation’s proposal to withdraw the Electricity Bill, 2020 was passed by the National Assembly, thus eliminating the possibility of any electricity-related legislation being enacted anytime soon. This Bill was expected to provide a statutory basis to further major reform activities in Nepal’s power sector and its withdrawal marks a major impediment for the sector, which has been yearning to attain new heights after Nepal’s recent progress in its electricity generation capacity.