Rurubanchu-1 Hydroelectric Project
A 13.5 MW run-of-river project on the Ruru Banchu Khola in Kalikot, Karnali Province, developed by Mount Nilgiri Hydropower Co. Ltd. It holds a generation licence and is listed as under construction in the Independent Power Producers' Association (IPPAN) register; detailed milestone dates are not yet published.
Installed capacity
14 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Ruru Banchu Khola
Karnali basin
Location
Kalikot
Karnali
Expected online
TBD
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.
- Licensed
Generation licence issued; listed as under construction (IPPAN register)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Rurubanchu-1 Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Rurubanchu-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
The Rurubanchu-1 Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 14 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Rurubanchu-1 Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Ruru Banchu Khola River, part of Nepal's Karnali basin, in Kalikot district, Karnali Province.
Who is developing the Rurubanchu-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
The Rurubanchu-1 Hydroelectric Project is developed by Mount Nilgiri Hydropower Co. Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Rurubanchu-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
Sources & data note
Figures for Rurubanchu-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.