Kathmandu: The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has invited feedback and suggestions from stakeholders on the draft of the “Energy Consumption Growth and Export Strategy, 2026.
Issuing a public notice, the ministry stated that input from experts and stakeholders across various sectors is essential to make the strategy more refined, practical, and effective.
In line with the governance reform agenda approved by the Cabinet meeting on March 26, 2026, a high-level study committee was formed under the coordination of Biraj Bhakta Shrestha to address energy consumption and export strategies. The committee has prepared the draft and submitted it to the minister, the ministry said.
According to the ministry, the strategy aims to increase domestic energy consumption and systematically manage surplus electricity exports, incorporating a wide range of suggestions.
Government bodies, the private sector, civil society, experts, and the general public have been urged to review the draft and submit their feedback within three days. The draft is available on the ministry’s website, and suggestions can be sent via email or the feedback portal.
The ministry stated that the strategy will be finalized after incorporating the received feedback.
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