Lower Arun Hydroelectric Project

Category: Energy / India-Nepal Relations / Infrastructure

Notes

  • The Lower Arun Hydroelectric Project is located in eastern Nepal.

  • It is being developed by SJVN, an Indian PSU.

  • It is located in Sankhuwasabha and Bhojpur districts.

  • The project capacity has been revised to 669 MW.

  • It is located downstream of the Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project.

  • It is planned to operate in tandem with Arun-3.

Key Pointers

  • Country: Nepal

  • River: Arun

  • Capacity: 669 MW

  • Indian company: SJVN

  • Importance: Renewable energy + India-Nepal economic cooperation