Mewakhola hydel power to be developed in Taplejung; Project to yield 49MW electricity

A 49-megawatt hydro power project based in Mewakhola (stream) of Mikwakhola rural municipality, Taplejung is to be constructed. The Mewa Developers' Private Ltd has started basic-level works of the project. 

The company plans to complete the mid-Mewakhola project within next five years. The estimated cost of the project is around nine billion. Detailed project report for the same is being prepared. 
Works to widen the road are being carried out for the convenience of implementation of the project. Purchasing of land and PPA have just completed, company's engineer Bhanu Pokhrel said. The construction works in a full-fledged pace will start within a year.