Nepal : Rural Electrification, Distribution and Transmission Project
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 branch offices; and (v) consulting assistance for other institutional strengthening.
Project Results
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119,000
new households connected to electricity
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.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Janardanam, Srinivasan
South Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Nepal -
Sector
- Energy
| Project Name | Rural Electrification, Distribution and Transmission Project | ||||||||
| Project Number | 29471-013 | ||||||||
| Country / Economy | Nepal |
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| Project Status | Closed | ||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth |
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| Sector / Subsector | Energy / |
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| Gender | No gender elements | ||||||||
| 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 branch offices; and (v) consulting assistance for other institutional strengthening. | ||||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The main objective of ADB's overall operational strategy in Nepal is to achieve a sustainable reduction of poverty. This Project is part of ADB's overall strategy of improving the governance and efficiency of the power sector, promoting a more commercial orientation and increased participation by the private sector in power supply, and expanding rural electrification in support of projects to enhance rural incomes. The Project is included in ADB's 1999 country assistance plan for Nepal. |
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| Environment | B |
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| Consulting Services | Four packages of consulting services will be required and financed under the Project loan. (1) Design and implementation of the transmission reinforcement will require about 10 person months of international consultants. (2) The design and implementation of computerized billing systems will require about 9 person-months of international consultants and 22 person months of local consultants. (3) The inspection and revaluation of NEA s fixed assets, and establishing computer-based records for these, will require about 20 person months of international consultants and 36 person months of local consultants. (4) Assistance to NEA with establishment of distribution district profit centers, to establish profit center accounting procedures and employee incentives for improved performance and efficiency, will require about 9 person months of international consultants and 22 person months of local consultants. |
| Procurement | Distribution and rural electrification materials & equipment; conductors; towers; insulators; hardware; construction of substation; and erection of transmission lines. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Janardanam, Srinivasan |
| Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Energy Division, SARD |
| Executing Agencies |
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 08 Mar 1999 |
| Fact Finding | 02 Mar 1999 to 17 Mar 1999 |
| MRM | 14 Jun 1999 |
| Approval | 21 Dec 1999 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| PDS Creation Date | 28 Nov 2006 |
| Last PDS Update | 13 Dec 2006 |
Loan 1732-NEP
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 21 Dec 1999 | 13 Jul 2000 | 14 Mar 2002 | 30 Jun 2005 | 31 Dec 2008 | 19 Dec 2008 |
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 71.68 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 50.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 38.16 | 0.00 | 100% |
| Counterpart | 21.68 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 38.16 | 0.00 | 100% |
Loan 8199-NEP
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 01 Dec 1999 | 09 Feb 2001 | 23 Aug 2002 | 31 Dec 2004 | 31 Dec 2008 | 03 Sep 2012 |
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 16.03 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 0.00 | 6.07 | 100% |
| Counterpart | 6.03 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 10.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 0.00 | 6.07 | 100% |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Rural Electrification | Project/Program Completion Reports | Dec 2011 |
| Rural Electrification, Distribution, and Transmission Project | Proactive Integrity Reviews (PIR) | Mar 2007 |
| Capacity Building in the Department of Irrigation | TA Completion Reports | Dec 2003 |
| Rural Electrification, Distribution, and Transmission Project | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Nov 1999 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Rural Electrification, Distribution and Transmission Project: Resettlement Plan for the Thankot-Chapagaon-Bhaktapur 132 kV Transmission Line Project | Resettlement Plans | May 2004 |
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