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Tila-1 Hydroelectric Projectतिला-१

A proposed large project on the Tila River (a Karnali tributary) in Kalikot, Karnali. Originally envisaged at 440 MW, a 2017–18 GIS-based survey revised its expected output to about 300 MW. It received one of the largest generation licences awarded in 2018/19.

Installed capacity

300 MW

Reservoir

River / basin

Tila

Karnali basin

Location

Kalikot

Karnali

Expected online

TBD

Proposed / under development

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. Originally envisaged at 440 MW

    Capacity revised to ~300 MW after the 2017–18 survey

  2. 2018/19

    Generation licence awarded

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 Tila-1 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.