Socio-Economic Impact Study of Small Hydro Project in Solukhumbu: A Case Study of Salleri Chialsa Small Hydro Power Project Salleri, Solukhumbu, District

Abstract

An abstract of the dissertation Faculty of Humanities and Social Science for the Master of Arts in Rural Development submitted on March, 2017.Title:“Socio-Economic Impact Study of Small Hydro Project in Solukhumbu. A Case Study of Salleri Chialsa Small Hydro power project Salleri, Solukhumbu, District” This abstract of the dissertation illustrates how the entire study has been conducted. This dissertation is quantitative study of Ward no 5 & 6 of Dhudhkuda Municipality The major objective of the study was to know socio-economic impact of small hydro power project (SCECO) on community people of Dudhkunda Municipality. The specific objective of the study was to know improved lifestyle of community people who are the beneficiaries of the project. The study design is quantitative. It was conducted in Dudhkunda Municipality. 110 households were selected as sample size for the study. Random sampling method was used to collect information from field. Questionnaire was used as method to collect data from the field The study area was found socially diversified with different ethnic groups with Sherpa as largest ethnic community. The social status of different communities people who are beneficiaries of the project were fond improved as their children education was found improved. Economic condition of the people was found improving as they were found involving in income generating activities such as running hotels and lodge and shops after establishing hydro project. The project has played a vital role in rural development. It is concluded that the implication of hydropower project for rural development are: introduction of modern technology in rural context, which developed technical capabilities in the village needed for rural development, introduction of industrial management concept, introducing of entrepreneurship in rural village. Proper management for operation and maintenance is the essential factor for any hydropower program. The study recommends that before initiation the plant in any area training should be provided as grant from the side of government for its future sustainability.