Construction of Upper Trishuli – III A to resume soon

<p>The reconstruction of the upper Trishuli-III A hydropower project that has been halted since the Gorkha Earthquake last year is likely to resume soon. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>The implementation of the project began with the loan assistance from the Chinese Import Export Bank which has agreed on the proposal of Ministry of Finance to extend the deadline for the payment of loan by the next five years.</p><p>During the meeting with the representatives of Finance Ministry, Energy Ministry, Nepal Electricity Authority and other authorities concerned, the Chinese side also agreed to resume the project.</p><p>China Gezhouba Group Co., Ltd, is to resume the construction by the second week of December, Project Chief Phanidraraj Joshi said.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>However, the government would release budget of Rs 610 million to construct embankment structure on both sides of the river where the project is based.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br><br></p>