Middle (Madhya) Modi Hydropower Projectमध्य मोदी
A run-of-river plant on the Modi Khola in Parbat, originally designed at 15.1 MW and later uprated to 18 MW. Developed by Middle Modi Hydropower Ltd, it began test generation in December 2023 and entered operation thereafter.
Installed capacity
18 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Modi Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Parbat
Gandaki
Commissioned
2024
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Designed at 15.1 MW
Capacity later uprated to 18 MW
- Dec 2023
Test production began
- 2024
Commercial operation
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Middle (Madhya) Modi 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 Middle (Madhya) Modi Hydropower Project?+
The Middle (Madhya) Modi Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 18 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Middle (Madhya) Modi Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Modi Khola River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Parbat district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Middle (Madhya) Modi Hydropower Project?+
The Middle (Madhya) Modi Hydropower Project is developed by Middle Modi Hydropower Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Middle (Madhya) Modi Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Middle (Madhya) Modi Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Middle (Madhya) Modi Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2024.
Sources & data note
Figures for Middle (Madhya) Modi 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.