Micro-Hydropower Project for Enhancing Rural Livelihood

Rana B. Thapa

Abstract: Energy is an entry point for socio-economic development of both the society and the country. Due to uneven terrain, scattered settlement and being landlocked country, economic development is a major challenge in developing countries like Nepal. Expanding grid, development of physical structure needs a huge investment and time that nation cannot afford excluding rural people from modern facilities and supporting enhancement of their life. Development of decentralized micro-hydropower projects is one of the best options for enhancing their livelihood and providing basis energy needs for lighting, running micro-small-medium enterprises and ultimately opening the avenue of business activities in the rural area. This paper critically assesses how decentralized micro-hydropower projects enhances livelihood of people living in rural part of Nepal.

Keywords: decentralized, scattered, landlocked, livelihood, enhancement

How to Cite?: Rana B. Thapa, "Micro-Hydropower Project for Enhancing Rural Livelihood", Volume 6 Issue 10, October 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 302-309, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20177099, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20177099