India’s Power Secretary Inspects Progress of 900MW Arun-III Hydropower Project

Secretary of India’s Ministry of Power Pankaj Agarwal visited Sankhuwasabha district on Thursday to inspect the ongoing construction of the 900-megawatt Arun-III Hydropower Project.

The project is being developed by India’s SJVN Arun-III Power Development Company.

During the visit, the Indian delegation inspected the ongoing construction of the powerhouse at Pukhuwa in Chichila Rural Municipality and the dam site at Phyaksinda in Makalu Rural Municipality.

The delegation reviewed the progress and implementation status of civil and electro-mechanical works, including the dam, intake system and other project infrastructure.

On the occasion, Secretary Agarwal expressed satisfaction with the rapid progress of the project and urged the concerned authorities to ensure its timely completion while prioritising quality, security protocols and environmental sustainability.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, Chairman of India’s Central Electricity Authority Ghanshyam Prasad and other Indian officials were also present during the inspection.

Pankaj Chaudhary, CEO of SJVN Arun-III Power Development Company, briefed the delegation on the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, including rehabilitation and resettlement programmes, community development activities and environmental protection measures.