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New projects and reforms mark pivotal year for hydropower sector

Feb 18, 2026 2 mins read
New projects and reforms mark pivotal year for  hydropower sector

The hydropower sector recorded a year of cautious progress in 2025, marked by long-awaited commissioning, the launch of new projects, and a gradual shift in the country’s development strategy, even as challenges related to delays, rising costs, and geological risks persisted.

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