Kimathanka Arun Hydroelectric Projectकिमाथान्का अरुण जलविद्युत आयोजना
A 454 MW semi-reservoir project on the upper Arun River at Kimathanka, Bhotkhola, Sankhuwasabha, about 3.7 km from the China border. A domestic-capital investment modality has been prepared (70:30 debt-equity, with GoN, NEA, EPF, Nepal Telecom, CIT and HIDCL as promoters). Land compensation began in 2026, but physical construction has not yet started.
Installed capacity
454 MW
Reservoir
River / basin
Arun
Koshi basin
Location
Sankhuwasabha
Koshi
Expected online
2031
Proposed / under development
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- 2024–25
Domestic investment modality prepared (Rs 97.94 billion)
- 2026
Compensation distribution to affected landowners begins
- 2030–31Planned
Targeted completion
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Sources & data note
Figures for Kimathanka Arun Hydroelectric 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.