Jagdulla Hydropower Projectजगदुल्ला जलविद्युत आयोजना
A 106 MW peaking run-of-river project in Dolpa — the first major hydropower project to enter construction in Karnali Province. Jagdulla Hydropower Company achieved financial closure (Nabil-led, with HIDCL and EPF) in June 2024 and signed a Rs 12.18 billion construction contract with JCE/ANK JV in August 2025. Construction is expected to take about five years.
Installed capacity
106 MW
Peaking run-of-river
River / basin
Jagdulla Khola
Karnali basin
Location
Dolpa
Karnali
Expected online
2030
Under construction
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- Jun 2024
Financial closure achieved
- Aug 2025
Construction contract signed; works begin
- 2030Planned
Expected commissioning (~5 years)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Jagdulla Hydropower Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Jagdulla Hydropower Project?+
The Jagdulla Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 106 MW. It is a peaking run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Jagdulla Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Jagdulla Khola River, part of Nepal's Karnali basin, in Dolpa district, Karnali Province.
Who is developing the Jagdulla Hydropower Project?+
The Jagdulla Hydropower Project is developed by Jagdulla Hydropower Company Ltd (private (ipp)), with HIDCL, Nabil Bank-led consortium, Employees Provident Fund; JCE/ANK JV contractor.
What is the status of the Jagdulla Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
When is the Jagdulla Hydropower Project expected to be commissioned?+
The Jagdulla Hydropower Project is expected to be commissioned around 2030, though dates for projects under development frequently shift.
Sources & data note
Figures for Jagdulla Hydropower 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.