Environment
& Social Studies
Workshop
This project involves the construction of the 33/11 kV Kalikasthan Substation and a 5 km long 33 kV transmission line, implemented under the “Reconstruction and Improvement of Electricity in Earthquake Affected Districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot” initiative. It serves as a subsidiary project of the Chilime–Trishuli 220 kV Transmission Line Project, aiming to electrify rural areas affected by the main project through the development of high-tension (HT) and low-tension (LT) distribution lines along with the substation. The assignment includes the preparation of an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report in accordance with the Government of Nepal’s environmental regulations—specifically, the Environment Protection Act, 2019 (EPA 2019) and the Environment Protection Regulation, 2020 (EPR 2020).
Client : Nepal Electricity Authority (funded by – KfW Bank)
Scope of Works : Preparation of Initial Environmental Examination Report as per National Legislation, Preparation of Environmental and Social Management Plan as per funding agency requirements
Project Features : TL section: Trishuli 3B-Kalikasthan 33 kV Transmission Line Project, Length: 5 km, Voltage Level: 33 kV, Affected Districts: 2 (Rasuwa and Nuwakot), SS to be constructed: Kalikasthan Substation