Socio–Economic ImpactofChauri Ganga Micro-Hydro Power (A Case Study of Madan KundariVDC, KavrepalanchokDistrict, Nepal)

Abstract

Hydroelectricity is one of the pioneer sectors for energy development as well as a major pillar of the National capital formation of Nepal through national gross domestic production (GDP). It is gradually booming and highly opportunities in Nepal for the electricity generatedvia micro-hydro and MegaHydro.Al though micro- hydro is potential because of geography, residential settlement in rural areas, and investment as well. This might contribute directly to the uplift socio-economic development of the rural areas of Nepal and similarly holistic development. Therefore, the study entitled socio-economic impacts of Chauri Ganga Micro–Hydro Power has conducted a household survey, Key informant interview, and observation to carry out household electricity consumption in the project-affected area and examine the socio-economic impact of Chauri Ganga micro-hydropower project. Based on the research result, the various impacts have seen on socio-economic aspects of community peoples of the project affected area.Altogether 160 household has benefited from the 13 kw capacity hydro-power.Basically, seemed change in their fuel consumption pattern and daily functions too.As well as they have concentrated on livelihood process which relevant with electricity.Due to the electricity, children are benefited to study and change the learning process. Which assist to get the higher education and motivate to them for further education process. Similarly, the level of awareness in people has significantly in creased because of access on television and radio. The project has created abundant opportunities for knowledge and skill update. So, their economic status has become better than before.