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Electricity expansion in Sunsari to support farming

Dewanganj rural municipality and Nepal Electricity Authority are investing around NPR 30 crore to extend electricity to fields.

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  • Dewanganj rural municipality is extending electricity to fields for irrigation.
  • The project involves a partnership with Nepal Electricity Authority.
  • Total investment in the electrification work is around NPR 30 crore.

Dewanganj rural municipality situated within Sunsari is currently approaching the final stages of a major infrastructure undertaking aimed at delivering electricity straight to agricultural plots. The strategic effort is structured to simplify water supply management for local crop growers while simultaneously reducing the financial burdens associated with farm cultivation. Implementation of the rural power network is moving forward through a joint arrangement involving the local municipal administration and Nepal Electricity Authority. Resources committed to the electrification initiative total approximately NPR 30 crore, ensuring coverage across the targeted farming zones. By establishing direct connections to farm locations, the scheme addresses longstanding logistical hurdles faced by cultivators in the district. Authorities anticipate that reliable power supplies will transform traditional irrigation methods and boost overall agrarian output throughout the area.

From public sources and the WeNepal research team

https://wenepal.com/article/electricity-expansion-in-sunsari-to-support-farming-20261031

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