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29471-013: Rural Electrification, Distribution and Transmission Project
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The objectives of the Project are to develop rural electrification, to reinforce NEA s distribution and transmission systems, and to strengthen NEA s performance. The Project scope will include: (i) rural electrification for about 123,000 new households; (ii) distribution system reinforcement to serve load growth in existing service areas; (iii) 132 kV transmission system development in the Kathmandu Valley and some other locations; (iv) establishing computerized customer billing systems in 15 ... Read More
| Country |
Nepal |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 29471-013 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Number |
Loan No. 1732 |
| Approval Date | 21 Dec 1999 |
| Closing Date | 19 Dec 2008 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 50,000 |
| Geographical Location | The rural electrification schemes are located in the Eastern, Central and Western Regions of Nepal. |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Energy / Electricity Transmission and Distribution |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B |
Results Delivered
| Distribution lines installed or updgraded (kilometers) | 2,522 |
| New households connected to electricity (number) | 119,000 |
The results data reported above are limited to ADB's core sectors, as defined under Strategy 2020 and tracked through indicators in the ADB Results Framework. For definitions of results indicators, please see the ADB Results Framework Indicators Definition.
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Responsible ADB Officer
John Kuiper
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Energy Division, SARD
Executing Agencies
Nepal Electricity Authority, NEA
Mr. S. K. Pradhan
PDS Creation Date
28 Nov 2006
Last PDS Update
02 Aug 2012