Socio-Economic Impact Study of Small Hydro Project in Solukhumbu: A Case Study of Salleri Chialsa Small Hydro Power Project Salleri, Solukhumbu, District
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Central Department of Rural Development, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
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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.