Arun III Hydropower Project Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved

The main tunnel of the 900 MW Arun III Hydropower Project, currently under construction in Sankhuwasabha, has been successfully completed. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' officiated the tunnel breakthrough ceremony on Tuesday.

More than 70% of the project has been completed. On this occasion, Prime Minister Prachanda urged all stakeholders to facilitate and cooperate in completing the remaining work of the project.

Prime Minister Prachanda also inspected the dam site and powerhouse of the Arun III project via helicopter.

If no further obstacles arise, the entire construction is expected to be completed within approximately one year.

The successful completion of this project aims to make Nepal self-sufficient in energy production. Prachanda pledged full support to all stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of the project.