Kathmandu, Nepal | 7 August 2026
Aviyan Power Company Pvt. Ltd., under Aviyan Group, organized a Half Day Brainstorming Workshop on the Chuwa Khola Storage Hydropower Project on Friday 22 Shrawan 2083 (7,August 2026) at Hotel Himalaya, Kupondole, Lalitpur.
The workshop was held under the theme: “Optimizing Technical, Environmental, Geological, Financial and Socioeconomic Aspects for Sustainable Storage Hydropower Development”. It brought together professionals, technical experts, and stakeholders from various disciplines of the hydropower sector for technical discussion and expert consultation on the development of the Chuwa Khola Storage Hydropower Project
Deliberations covered the multidisciplinary aspects of project development, including engineering design, hydrology, geology, geotechnical considerations, environmental and social safeguards, financial and economic analysis, and transmission and power system planning.
The following experts took part in the session:
- Dr. Gyanendra Lal Shrestha — Geotechnical Expert
- Mr. Pritam Lal Pradhan — Hydropower Expert and former Director, Nepal Electricity Authority
- Dr. Harishankar Shrestha — Hydraulic and Hydropower Expert
- Dr. Hari Pandit — Professor and Hydropower Expert
- Mr. Tuk Prasad Paudel — Chairman, Sanima Bank, and Hydropower Expert
The session provided a valuable platform for sharing technical knowledge and practical insight. The discussions underlined the importance of integrating technical feasibility, environmental responsibility, financial sustainability and socioeconomic considerations in the planning of storage hydropower projects.
Aviyan Power Company remains committed to responsible, sustainable and technically sound hydropower development, and to contributing to Nepal’s clean energy sector. Through continued consultation and collaboration with experts and stakeholders, the company aims to strengthen the foundation for the successful development of its hydropower portfolio.