Rural Energy Development Programme [REDP]

Fact Sheet

REDP Facts

As of 31st December, 2001

The first scheme where the foundation stone for const. of MHDS was laid- Theule Khola MHDS in Sarkuwa, Baglung. 7th of Falgun 2054 B.S.
The first commissioned scheme-Rosi Khola MHDS, Katunje, Kavre-20th Baisakh, 2055
The first inaugurated scheme- Rosi Khola MHDS, Kavre-32nd Ashad, 2055
The largest MHD scheme commissioned- Labdi Khola MHDS (56 kW), Gwalichaur, Baglung
The largest MH scheme under const- Bom Khola MHVEP, Chaurikharka, Solukhumbu. (100 kW)
The smallest MHD scheme- San Khola MHDS, Jogbuda, Dadeldhura –4 kW
The MHD scheme in the highest altitude- Bom Khola MHVEP, Solukhumbu (2800 m AMSL)
The first VDC completely electrified by Rural Energy Technologies-Bhoksing, Parvat-227 Households
The MHD scheme with largest beneficiary households- Labdi Khola MHDS 56 kW, Baglung, 550 Households
The MHD scheme with highest head- Likhandi Khola MHDS, Tanahun-212M
The MHD scheme with lowest head-Rosi Khola MHDS, Kavre- 5 m
The MHD scheme with max flow – Rosi Khola MHDS, Katunje, Kavre-400 lps; Surnaya Gad II, Vishalpur, Baitadi-400 lps
The MHD scheme with minimum flow- Sisnery Khola MHDS (5 kW), Okharbot, Myagdi-11 LPS
The MHD scheme with the longest canal (headrace)-Handi Khola III, Thampalkot-3.7 km
The MHD scheme with shortest canal (headrace)-Bachha Khola II MHDS, Pangrang, Parvat – 46 m. (Headrace pipe)
The district which has max female staff (including SO staff)-Baglung-12 Nos
The Support Organisation which has completely female staff-Rural Env.& Empowerment Center (REEC), Myagdi, Ama Milan Kendra, Baglung, Swayamshakti-Baglung
The MHFG with female headed Chairperson- San Khola & Gairigaon MHFG Dadeldhura, Mrs Vishna Devi Dhami and Rupa Devi Gahamagar, Maha Khola MHFG Mrs Revati K.C,Myagdi; Jamarigad MHFG, Mathairaj-Mrs. Maheshwori Gahatraj, Baitadi
The stream with max no of MHDS-Urja Khola, Baglung, 6 MHDS; 2 MH scheme & 9 Peltic-sets
The most remote programme VDC from District Headquarters- Taman, Baglung (32 kosh from District Headquarters)
The district having its community member awarded by the International Award 'International Day for Eradication of Poverty' (IDEP)- Baglung, Mr. Phat Bahadur Pun, MHFG Secretaty, Taman MHDS (1998)
The district having its community member awarded by "Gorakha Dakshin Bahu"- Mr. Akkal Bahadur Shrestha, MHFG Chairman, Chheranga MHDS, Baidi, Tanahun
The MHDS with lowest cost per kilowatt (non-local)-Labdi Khola MHDS, Gwalichaur, Baglung- Rs54023 / kW (TRC Cost)
The MHDS with highest cost per kilowatt (non-local)- Chahare Khola MHDS, Bhoksing-Rs179769 / kW (TRC Cost)
The MHDS with lowest cost per household (non-local)-Mahadev Khola MHDS, Bhusafeda, Dolakha, Rs 7354 / Household
The MHDS with highest cost per household (non-local)-Bordi Khola MHDS, Tanahun-Rs26153 / Household
The scheme with lowest transmission cost per household- Taman MHDS, Taman, Baglung-Rs1067 per Household
The scheme with highest transmission cost per households- Bordi Khola MHDS, Gumlekh, Tanahun- Rs 7991 per Household
The district with max beneficiary households from commissioned MH Schemes-Baglung-4253 Households (Forty schemes)
The first and the only one female MH Operator-Ms.Lata Subedi, Layati, Achham (not working presently)
The MHDS inaugurated by the RR of UNDP, Mr. Henning Karcher-Cha Khola MHDS, Nayagaon, Kavre, (16th December, 2000)
The MHDS inaugurated by Crown Prince Dipendra Vir Vikram Shah Dev-Chheranga Khola MHDS-35 kW, Baidi, Tanahun (Dec,13th 2000)
The MHDS inaugurated by acting RR of UNDP- Ms. Alessandra Tisot-Theule Khola MHDS, Sarkuwa, Baglung, 21st July, 2001
The MHDS inaugurated by the Assistant Secretary General of the UN, Dr. Hafez Mohamad Pasa- Taman MHDS, Taman, Baglung, (2001)