Government of Nepal
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
Alternative Energy Promotion Centre
Making Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Mainstream Supply in Nepal
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The study outlines Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for a 911 kW run-of-river Amadablam Mini Hydro Subproject (AMHP) project in Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality, Nepal. Key assessments in the ESIA include the project's physical, biological, and socio-economic impacts. The study highlights benefits like job creation and reduced forest resource usage, alongside mitigation plans for adverse effects on the environment, wildlife, and cultural settings. Additionally, the project includes a stakeholder engagement framework and an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) to ensure community involvement, regulatory compliance, and monitoring throughout construction and operation.