Samriddhi Foundation

22/05/2026

*Reforming Nepal’s Energy Transmission Sector – Part 5*

Competitive Bidding for Transmission Projects

Nepal’s transmission sector has seen limited competition in project development. Our research proposes a transition toward concession-based models such as BOT and BOOT through competitive bidding to improve efficiency, transparency, and investment in transmission infrastructure.

Read the full publication here: https://samriddhi.org/.../private-sector-participation.../

22/05/2026

*Reforming Nepal’s Energy Transmission Sector – Part 4*

Fair Compensation for Faster Transmission Development

Unclear and inconsistent compensation processes continue to delay Nepal’s transmission projects. Our research explores reforms that can make compensation fairer, reduce disputes, and support faster infrastructure development.

Read the full publication here: https://samriddhi.org/.../private-sector-participation.../

21/05/2026

*Reforming Nepal’s Energy Transmission Sector – Part 3*
Modernizing Nepal’s Wheeling Charges

Nepal’s current wheeling charge framework remains heavily technical, limiting long-term private investment in transmission infrastructure. Our research explores key gaps in the existing system and reforms that can help build a more reliable and investment-friendly grid.

Read the full publication here: https://samriddhi.org/.../private-sector-participation.../

21/05/2026

At the 26th edition of Sambaad@Samriddhi, Mr. Rajendra Adhikari, Senior Director of Studies at Nepal Staff Administrative College (NASC), stated that before debating hire-and-fire provisions, Nepal must address the excessive protections granted to bureaucrats and ensure no one is above accountability.

Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hl2uWtMtqQ

21/05/2026

*Reforming Nepal’s Energy Transmission Sector – Part 2*

Unbundling NEA: A Structural Fix for Transmission Bottlenecks

Nepal’s transmission bottlenecks reflect deeper structural inefficiencies in the power sector. Unbundling the Nepal Electricity Authority into separate generation, transmission, and distribution entities can address these challenges by creating a neutral grid, improving efficiency, and enabling open access. This restructuring also helps attract private investment and strengthens overall system reliability.

Read the full publication here: https://samriddhi.org/.../private-sector-participation.../

20/05/2026

Congratulations to the Hriti Foundation on seven years of dedicated work at the provincial level toward a freer and more prosperous Karnali. Your commitment continues to shape a vision of a stronger, more open, and thriving Nepal driven meaningfully from the local level upward.

Cheers to seven years and many more of building Karnali!

20/05/2026

In the 26th edition of Sambaad@Samriddhi, Mr. Rajendra Adhikari, Senior Director of Studies at the Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC), highlighted areas for improvement in Nepal’s public service system, noting that frequent cross-sector transfers often prevent civil servants from developing the expertise needed for effective service delivery.

Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hl2uWtMtqQ

19/05/2026

The 26th edition of Sambaad@Samriddhi featured Mr. Rajendra Adhikari, Senior Director of Studies at the Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC), in a thought-provoking discussion on the future of Nepal’s civil service. From strengthening the skills and capacity of public officials to improving accountability and recruiting professionals with sector-specific expertise, the conversation explored some of the most pressing challenges facing public service delivery in Nepal today.

Curious about the insights and debates from the session?
Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hl2uWtMtqQ

19/05/2026

*Reforming Nepal’s Energy Transmission Sector - Part 1*

Nepal’s hydropower generation has surged over the years, but transmission infrastructure has struggled to keep pace. The result is energy spillages, limited power delivery, and lost economic potential.

Our research explores Nepal’s growing transmission bottleneck, the widening gap in grid investment, and why greater private sector participation could be key to unlocking the country’s energy future.

Read the full publication here: https://samriddhi.org/publications/private-sector-participation-in-transmission-blueprint-for-reform/

18/05/2026

In Sambaad@Samriddhi, Mr. Rajendra Adhikari, Senior Director of Studies3 at NASC, noted that although candidates are selected on merit, their academic backgrounds often do not match their assigned sectors, making it difficult to grasp role fundamentals. This highlights the need for more specialized recruitment to allow domain experts to enter public service.

Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hl2uWtMtqQ

18/05/2026

With the onset of the budget season, every Nepali is waiting to see what will be different under the new government. What will be its priority areas, and how does it plan to achieve the ambitions it has announced?

In this interview, our Director of Research and Development, Arpita Nepal argues that Nepal’s only sustainable path forward lies in treating the private sector as a genuine partner in the economy and placing it at the center of reform. This can be achieved through lower administrative barriers, clearer and more predictable tax policies, and simplified procedural requirements.

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बजेट २०८३/८४अर्थमन्त्री डा. स्वर्णिम वाग्लेले केही दिनअघि एक कार्यक्रममा वर्तमान सरकारले २०४८ सालयताकै ठूलो आर.....