KATHMANDU, Aug 26: Hydro Electricity Investment and Development Company Limited (HIDCL) has greenlit a substantial loan of Rs 13 billion, destined to fuel the growth of four hydropower projects spanning both private and public sectors.
HIDCL invests Rs 21.2 billion in 18 hydropower projects
The allocation includes a Rs 4 billion loan for the Upper Tamor hydropower project, another Rs 4 billion for the Jagdulla semi-reservoir hydropower project, followed by Rs 2 billion for the Sanima Jum hydropower project. Additionally, the Upper Modi A hydropower project will benefit from a Rs 3 billion loan.
HIDCL has already invested a total of Rs 21.21 billion across 19 projects in both private and public spheres, contributing to a cumulative capacity of 1,467 MW.