Villages electrified with Indian help

April 7, 2003
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Semjong village in Dhading, Arjewa in Baglung and Parsa and Laghuwa-Krishnapur in Sarlahi have been electrified with a Rs.53.86 million grant of the Indian Government, the Indian Embassy said.

Nearly 1,500 homes in these villages have started receiving light using solar electrification. Each of these homes have received a solar panel, a maintenance free battery and home lighting system of 75 watts consisting of 4 lighting instruments. Approximately 17,000 people have benefited from this programme.

Indian Ambassador Shyam Saran handed over the projects to the village users’ committees Saturday. nepalnews.com br April 7