Dharche emerges as hydropower hub, boosting local revenue

By Guna Bahadur Roka, Gorkha, Sept. 29: Dharche Rural Municipality in northern Gorkha is gradually emerging as a hub for hydropower production. 

The rural municipality, which used to have low internal revenue due to its remote geographical location and the lack of industries, factories and large commercial establishments, has started generating income from hydropower projects in recent years.

Dharche Rural Municipality has collected around Rs. 1.5 million in internal revenue in the current fiscal year from hydropower projects that have been completed and are in operation within the municipality, according to Chief Administrative Officer Buddhi Ram Basnet.

The rural municipality, which has considerable potential for hydropower generation, said around a dozen projects are currently under construction or at various stages of development.