*Central Water and Power Commission, R. K. Puram, New Delhi-22.
**Investigation Circle-II, Central Water and Power Commission, NH-IV, Faridabad (Haryana).
The Government of India undertook to construct a hydel project for the H.M.G. of Nepal costing Rs. 13.55 crores under the aid programme. The salient features of the project are: a diversion dam across the River Trisuli, a power channel in two parts of about 3048 m. and 1676 m. (10000 ft. and 5500ft.) long respectively connected by a balancing reservoir, an intake structure, penstocks and a power house. The power generated from this project will be 18000 kW with 6 units of 3000 kW each. In addition one unit of 3000 kW. will be standby. The first phase consisting of 3 units has already been completed and power supply to the Kathmandu Valley is being made. The remaining four units are under erection and the second phase of the project is expected to be completed by end of 1970.
