Hydro Power Projects in Lamjung, Dailekh, Solukhumbu, Dailekh, Illam and Shankhuwasabha districts in Nepal

Overview

Massive hydro electric power projects are being operated in the land territories of Indigenous Peoples of Nepal. LAHURNIP is providing legal and necessary technical support for advocacy to those indigenous and local communities who are adversely impacted by the power generation projects in Lamjung, Dailekh, Solukhumbu, Illam and Shankhuwasabha districts in particular. The communities are demanding FPIC, justifiable compensation and benefits sharing at individual and collective levels.The affected communities are putting pressure for holding the State and companies accountable to human rights.