Construction work of the Gajrang-New Khimti 132 KV double circuit transmission line obstructed

KATHMANDU: The construction work of the Gajrang-New Khimti 132 KV double circuit transmission line project built for the flow of electricity generated from the Khimti and Likhu river hydropower projects has been obstructed.

The landowners of the land acquired for the transmission line have obstructed the construction work in the areas of Those, Dharapani, Betali, Nammadi of Dolakha in Gokulganga Rural Municipality of Ramechhap and Tamakoshi Rural Municipality of Dolkha demanding 100 percent compensation.

Similarly, due to the lack of infrastructure, the 12 MW Upper Khimti constructed by Himalayan Energy Development Company and 7 MW Upper Khimti of the second hydropower project could not be connected to the power transmission line.