Water and Energy Commission Secretariat

Works Accomplished

Major Works Accomplished 

WECS has gained its recognition from both national and international institutions for the works it has done so far in the water and energy sector. WECS has developed significant expertise in the water and energy fields, which are contributing to the development of these resources in Nepal both from inside and outside the institutions. WECS has also conducted many research and study programs related to water and energy sector development. Some of the major studies carried out by WECS are listed below:

 

A. Formulation of National Water Plan (NWP):

National Water Plan has been approved by The Government in September 2005. The major objective of NWP is to develop a set of specific short, medium and long term action plan for the water sector including programs and projects, investments and human resources for the short term (5 years), medium term (15 years) and long term (25 years). During the preparation of NWP, environmental concerns are well considered and as a supportive document Environmental Management Plan has been prepared in order to manage and monitor the environmental sector that will be affected by implementing NWP. This Environmental Management Plan will contribute in maximizing positive impacts and minimizing or mitigating adverse impacts in line with the environment sustainability principle. This type of exercise has been done first time in this region. 

B. Formulation of Water Resources Strategy of Nepal , 2002: 

The role of WRS had to determine a path involving medium and long-term action plan for resolving conflicts and achieving water related development objectives. 

C. Perspective Energy Plan, Supportive Document (1994): 

Perspective Energy Plan has explored the issues and options for a long-term energy development strategy. It has tried to promote an integrated, sustainable and self-reliant economic development plan, which would account for energy implications in the coming years.

D. Regional and National Level Energy Resources and Consumption Profile of Nepal (1990-1996); 

E. District Wise Water Use Inventory Study (1995-2000); 

F. District Wise Micro hydro Inventory Study of all hilly districts (1991-1997); 

G. Rapid Appraisal of Irrigation Projects (20 Projects); 

H. Study on Tube well Use Inventory (18 districts); 

I. Prepared and submitted a position paper on Duties, Responsibilities and Authority of Upper and Lower Riparian Countries in Water Resources Use to the Speaker of House of Representative and Members of the Parliamentary Monitoring Committee; 

J. Himalayan Sediments study on GLOF; 

K. Many other studies related to water and energy sector. 

There are also more than 500 studies and research projects conducted by the WECS which are available in its own library equipped with a computerized data base system.

 

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