UP Minister suggests Centre to set up hydro power plants in Nepal

"The Central government should make a
proposal for setting up hydro power plants
in Nepal where there are massive possibilities,
as is being done by China," Shah said here 

BAHRAICH: Uttar Pradesh Power Minister Yasir Shah today suggested that India should try to use the massive possibilities of hydro power generation in neighbouring Nepal by sending a proposal for setting up plants there. 

"The Central government should make a proposal for setting up hydro power plants in Nepal where there are massive possibilities, as is being done by China," Shah said here. 

"If such projects are taken up, Uttar Pradesh will also benefit from it," Shah said, adding that the state will get cheaper electricity from it. 

The Minister said UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is making efforts to improve the power situation in the state and bring reforms in the sector. 

"These efforts are now going to bear fruits as generation in Anpara-D unit will start by the end of March 2015 and by the end of the year, the state is likely to meet its demand through varios sources," he claimed.

Source:ET