Environment
& Social Studies
Noise Level Monitoring
The Mugu Karnali Storage Hydroelectric Project (MKHEP), with a capacity of 1902 MW, is located in the upper reaches of the Karnali River. As the second-largest storage hydropower project among Nepal’s six mega projects, MKHEP is poised to significantly boost the country’s electricity generation capacity, thereby contributing to Nepal’s social and economic development.
Client : Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited
Scope of Works : Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study, Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Social Management Plan (SMP), Vulnerable Community Development Plan (VCDP), Indigenous Peoples Development Plan (IPDP), Gender Action Plan (GAP), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)
Project Features : Construction of storage type 1902 MW capacity Hydropower, Rockfill dam with height 280 m, Crest level 1355 masl, FSL 1350 masl, Back water length 44 km