Confederation of Nepalese Industries Chairman Pandey Highlights Obstacles in Power Infrastructure Development

Kathmandu. Confederation of Nepalese Industries Chairman Birendra Raj Pandey has stated that the development of transmission and distribution infrastructure has not kept pace with electricity production, hindering industrial and overall economic development in the country. Speaking at a program organized by the Federation of Economic Journalists (FEJ) on the topic 'Challenges of Electrical Infrastructure Development and the Way Forward,' Chairman Pandey emphasized the need to advance infrastructure development in parallel with production.

According to Chairman Pandey, Nepal's total electricity production capacity has now reached approximately 4,300 megawatts, with the private sector contributing 3,600 megawatts. While this production progress is encouraging, he noted that due to the lack of adequate infrastructure, there are difficulties in fully utilizing produced energy, ensuring regular supply to industries, and expanding exports. Describing electricity as the primary raw material for industries, he stated that due to weaknesses in the distribution system, industries are still not receiving sufficient and quality electricity.