World Bank Regional Director for South Asia Pankaj Gupta called on Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka at the latter’s office in Singha Durbar today.
During the meeting, they held discussions on the World Bank's investment in the hydroelectricity sector of Nepal.
On the occasion, Energy Minister Khadka thanked the World Bank for its investment in Nepal's hydropower projects to date and urged for its continuation in the future.
He also urged the World Bank to expedite the financial management process of the Upper Arun Hydropower Project. Similarly, the meeting also discussed the issue of strengthening the power supply.
In response, Regional Director of the World Bank Gupta stated that the World Bank has prioritised the Upper Arun Hydropower Project.
Energy Ministry Secretary Suresh Acharya, Joint Secretaries Chiranjibi Chataut, Sagar Raj Gautam, and World Bank Nepal Country Director David Sislane were present in the meeting.
