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Under constructionExpected 2029

Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Projectकालीगण्डकी गर्ज जलविद्युत आयोजना

A 180 MW (reoptimised from 164 MW) peaking run-of-river project on the Kali Gandaki River at Dana, Myagdi, developed by a private consortium (Sanghai Group, Vishal Group, G.L. Pradhan). It secured financial closure with a Laxmi Bank-led banking consortium funding ~75% of cost and is in early/pre-construction works, with completion targeted by June 2029.

Installed capacity

180 MW

Peaking run-of-river

River / basin

Kali Gandaki

Gandaki basin

Location

Myagdi

Gandaki

Expected online

2029

Under construction

Project timeline

Milestones & projected timeline

Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.

  1. 2023

    PPA signed with NEA

  2. 2025

    Financial closure; early construction works

  3. 2029Planned

    Expected completion (June)

On the map

Location

Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.

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Sources & data note

Figures for Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Project are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.