Madhya Bhotekoshi Hydroelectric Projectमध्य भोटेकोशी जलविद्युत आयोजना
A 102 MW run-of-river plant on the Bhote Koshi River in Sindhupalchok, promoted by Chilime Hydropower (an NEA subsidiary). After more than a decade of delays from earthquakes, floods and contractor disputes, it achieved commercial operation on 6 October 2025.
Installed capacity
102 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Bhote Koshi
Koshi basin
Location
Sindhupalchok
Bagmati
Commissioned
2025
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2012
Construction began
- 6 Oct 2025
Commercial operation date (COD)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Sources & data note
Figures for Madhya Bhotekoshi 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.