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the Sirsia, Arjun Khola, Hardinath, Dundwa, Biring, etc. are the examples of third
grade rivers. These are also very helpful for micro hydro power projects.

Utilization of Water

Tamakoshi Hydro power
Water resources are utilized for various purposes but despite its immense richness,
Nepal has not been utilized properly. Only 705 MW electricity is generated so far by
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the end of the 14 plan. Hydropower project is first established in Farping hydropower
project in 1965 BS during the time of Chandra Shumsher with the capacity of 500
KW, then after the Sundarijal hydropower project was established. There are many
hydropower projects established in the country. Kali Gandaki-A hydropower project
is producing 144 MW electricity.
A country can be developed due to the electricity generation. Due to the inventions and
discoveries electricity plays a vital role for generating income from various sources.
The another utilization of water resources is irrigation. Irrigation facility is essential
because Nepal is an agricultural country. During the time of Chandra Shumsher
“Chandra Nahar” was constructed to irrigate field. Similarly from Triyuga and
Manusmara river canals were constructed during the Rana Period. Later “Raajkulo”
was constructed to irrigate field. By the end of the Three-year Plan only about

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