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Nepal: Tanahu Hydropower Project

Project information
Request number 2025/1
Project name Nepal: Tanahu Hydropower Project
Project number 43281-013 (Asian Development Bank)
Country Nepal

Summary

The project aims to generate 140 megawatts of renewable energy through a storage-type hydropower plant, enhancing energy security and supporting sustainable economic growth in the region. The complaint highlights significant environmental issues, property damage, and increased flooding allegedly caused by the project.

Progress Report

Steps and Milestones Date Remarks and Attachments
  CRP received a request for compliance review (the complaint) 3 January 2025 Request for compliance review [PDF]
  CRP informs the complainants, borrower, ADB Board member representing the country concerned, and ADB Management about receipt of the complaint 10 January 2025  
Step 1. Requesting Management Response  
  CRP's initial assessment of the complaint 10 January 2025 Completed
  CRP's assessment 10 January 2025 Complaint falls within the mandate of the compliance review function
  CRP forwards the complaint to ADB Management for response 10 January 2025 ADB Management's response is expected on or before 10 February 2025
Step 2. Determining Eligibility  
  Eligibility of complaint reviewed by the CRP Ongoing