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Underground Network of Electricity, Telephone in the Pipeline

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Underground Network of Electricity, Telephone in the Pipeline
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July 13: Preparations are on track for the underground management of telephone, internet, electricity  and cable lines in the Kathmandu valley. Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has decided to work together with Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to lay the underground network of wires. Sources claimed that the two state-run authorities have formed a coordination committee for the purpose.

According to NTA Deputy Spokesperson Achyutananda Mishra, discussions are positive and they are planning to sign an agreement for collaboration soon.

“We have already corresponded with the Ministry of Information and Communications in this regard,” he said, adding, “We are likely to share the budget for the purpose.”

Former Finance Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara had recently unveiled the government’s plan of underground electricity network during the budget announcement for the upcoming fiscal year. The government decided to form an underground network of electricity in some areas of Kathmandu valley to discourage electricity theft as well as to reduce accidents related to the unmanaged wiring. In line with the government’s plan, NEA is preparing to lay the underground network of electricity in Ratnapark and Maharajgung areas of the capital.

Asian Development Bank has reportedly shown interest to provide a loan of Rs 5.5 billion for the project.

NEA Spokesperson Prabal Adhikari informed that they are moving ahead with the work as a pilot project.

“We are planning to issue tender notice within a week and within a year, the transmission lines in Ratnapark and Maharajgunj will be underground,” said Adhikari.

NEA plans to lay the underground network beneath the footpaths as per the international standard. Currently, telephone and cable lines are using the poles set up by the NEA for transmission. Adhikari confirmed that talks are underway for a joint underground network of electricity, telecom and cable lines.

“The haphazard use of electricity poles for transmission of telephone and cable lines have not just posed risk of accident but has also become an eyesore. We have no option but to include them in the underground network as well,” said Adhikari.

 

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