Tag: Hydropower projects in Nepal

Mahakali River: A Sacred and Strategic River of the Himalayas

by Rajan Neupane

The Mahakali River, also known as the Sharda River in India and sometimes called Kali River, is a significant transboundary river that flows between Nepal and India. Revered for its religious significance and valued for its strategic and hydrological importance, the Mahakali River plays a vital role in the region’s ecology, culture, and geopolitics. Overview

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Budhigandaki River: The Future Powerhouse of Nepal

by Rajan Neupane

The Budhigandaki River is a major river in central Nepal, known for its steep valleys, powerful currents, and pivotal role in Nepal’s future energy plans. A tributary of the Gandaki River system, the Budhigandaki flows through rugged Himalayan terrain and is the proposed site for one of Nepal’s most ambitious infrastructure projects — the Budhigandaki

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