Center for Rural Technology, Nepal

Closing a transformative chapter toward inclusive and sustainable electricity access in Madhesh Province!

The Closing Event of all TA projects under ADB TA 6526 NEP: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Power Transmission and Distribution System Strengthening Project (PTDSSP), including “Implementation Support for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion” implemented by ENERGIA/Hivos in partnership with CRT/N and NACEUN, was successfully held on 20 May 2026 in Kathmandu.

Over the course of the project, together with our valued partners, we worked to strengthen GESI institutionalization within the Nepal Electricity Authority while supporting women and disadvantaged communities to access and use energy safely, efficiently, and productively.

Over the course of the project:

1. 442 entrepreneurs were trained and mentored; with dropout percentage of less than 10%
2. 203 job seekers received skills training across 28 trades
3. More than 757,000 people were reached through awareness campaigns
4. 1,327 households accessed safe and formalized electricity connections; among which 1,300 facilitated for free-meter connection
5. 481 households adopted induction cookstoves

The project stands as a holistic model toward building GESI-responsive energy services, and gender-transformative productive use of electricity and inclusive electricity access.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all partners, stakeholders, communities, and participants whose collaboration and commitment made this initiative possible. Together, we continue to advance equitable and sustainable energy access for all.

ADB Nepal Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kathmandu Nepal Electricity Authority

Powering Nepal’s Green Industrial Future ⚡️🌱

A meaningful new chapter in the growing collaboration between Norway and Nepal in the energy sector. We extend our sincere gratitude to all our partners and stakeholders for their collaboration, commitment, and shared vision. We look forward to working together to drive this initiative forward and make the project a great success.