The government of Nepal has launched a $275m (£169m) initiative to bring an end to the country's energy crisis within five years.
Despite having massive hydro-power potential, Nepal produces less than half its electricity needs.
The government says that under its plan, Nepal will be free from load-shedding within five years.
It says that it will also
- waive custom duties for materials related to produce solar power
- make better use of existing thermal plants
- waive tax on private investors building new hydroelectric power plants
- encourage the private sector to produce power from rubbish
The government also said it would provide special security for investors and introduce laws to make it a crime to hamper energy construction projects, punishable by five years in prison.
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