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Energy Policy

Nepal Energy Landscape: Expansion, Interconnection and Market Reform

Nepal has transformed from years of severe load-shedding to becoming a seasonal exporter of hydropower. With rapid growth in electricity generation and expanding trade with India and Bangladesh, the country’s energy sector is now focused on market reform, regional integration, and managing seasonal supply challenges.

8min
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Energy Policy
Hydropower
Sandip Paudel
20/02/2026 12:24 AM
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Policy Brief

माडी क्षेत्रमा मानव–वन्यजन्तु द्वन्द्व न्यूनीकरणका लागि डिजिटल सूचना तथा सतर्कता प्रणाली विकास सम्बन्धी नीति संक्षेप

यो नीति संक्षेपले माडीमा वन्यजन्तुको आक्रमण रोक्न डिजिटल सतर्कता पोर्टलको प्रस्ताव गरेको छ। यसले GPS र स्वचालित SMS मार्फत तत्काल सूचना प्रवाह गरी मानवीय क्षति घटाउने, निकुञ्ज र समुदायबीच समन्वय बढाउने र डेटा-आधारित पूर्वतयारीमार्फत सुरक्षित सहअस्तित्व कायम गर्ने लक्ष्य राखेको छ।

7 min
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blog
Youth For Reform- NPF
06/04/2026 3:39 PM
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Policy Brief

करारका कर्मचारीको व्यवस्थापन तथा नियमन: पारदर्शिता, मेरिटोक्रेसी र जवाफदेहिताको सुनिश्चितता

यस नीतिले नेपालका स्थानीय तहमा व्याप्त अपारदर्शी करार नियुक्ति र राजनीतिक हस्तक्षेपलाई अन्त्य गर्न डिजिटल लोकतन्त्रको अवधारणा प्रस्ताव गर्दछ। एकीकृत डिजिटल पोर्टल, e-contract र कार्यसम्पादनमा आधारित (KPI) प्रणालीमार्फत भर्ना प्रक्रियालाई पारदर्शी र उत्तरदायी बनाउने यसको मुख्य लक्ष्य हो। भरतपुर महानगरपालिकाबाट पाइलट परियोजनाका रूपमा सुरु गरिने यो मोडेलले पहुँचका आधारमा नभई प्रविधि र योग्यता (Meritocracy) का आधारमा कर्मचारी व्यवस्थापन गरी सार्वजनिक सेवाको गुणस्तर सुधार्ने मार्गप्रशस्त गर्नेछ।

7 min
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blog
Youth For Reform- NPF
06/04/2026 6:12 AM
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Policy Brief

Are Nepal’s Government Websites Truly Accessible?

Nepal’s digital growth is booming, but accessibility is lagging. Despite heavy traffic, 96% of federal websites fail international disability standards, and limited language options exclude millions. To bridge this gap, Nepal must move beyond basic digitization and enforce inclusive design to ensure its public platforms serve every citizen equally.

7 min
Tags:
blog
Youth For Reform- NPF
05/04/2026 5:47 AM
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Policy Brief

From Physical Marginalization to Digital Exclusion: Addressing Nepal’s Digital Divide

Youths for Reform Kathmandu presents a stark look at Nepal’s digital divide in 2026: While 79% of the Kathmandu Valley is connected, rural regions like Karnali lag at just 14%. With 13 million people still offline, high costs and low literacy risk turning physical isolation into permanent digital exclusion. To bridge this gap, the group advocates for Digital Nepal Framework 2.0 to prioritize targeted subsidies and inclusive skills training for marginalized communities.

7 min
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blog
Youth For Reform- NPF
01/04/2026 3:23 PM
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Opinion

Nepal Elections: A Call for Generational Shift

Nepal’s latest election reflects a powerful generational shift, as voters—driven by youth activism and frustration with the political establishment—propelled new leadership and reshaped the country’s political landscape.

5min
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Opinion
Milan Jung Katuwal
25/03/2026 1:39 AM
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Energy Policy

Field based Challenges in Renewable Energy Distribution in Rural Nepal

This analysis examines the critical logistical, political, and socio-economic barriers—such as treacherous terrain, grid overlaps, and inadequate after-sales support—that hinder the effective distribution and long-term sustainability of renewable energy technologies in Nepal’s most remote communities.

7 min
Tags:
Renewable Energy
Prayash Dahal
13/03/2026 12:10 PM
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Energy Policy

Power Trading in Nepal: The Questions on Governance

Power Trading is the commercial "rulebook" that turns generated electricity into stable revenue. It moves beyond just building plants to focus on Open Access, allowing multiple buyers and sellers to use the grid under transparent rules. By balancing grid limits with time-based trading and strong financial safeguards, it transforms physical power into a predictable economic asset.

7 min
Tags:
Hydropower
Electricity
Sandip Paudel
11/03/2026 6:45 PM
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Energy Policy

Small Projects, Bigger Hidden Costs: Revisiting Nepal’s Hydropower Development Strategy

As Nepal nears universal electricity access, the focus is shifting from "rapid growth" to "basin-level resilience." By examining recent climate disasters like the 2025 Bhotekoshi floods, this piece revisits the hidden costs of clustered small-scale hydro and the urgent need for integrated river management.

7 min
Tags:
Hydropower
Electricity
Adity Sapkota
09/03/2026 6:36 PM
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Energy Policy

Can Nepal’s Open Access Directive for electricity reshape industrial output and profitability?

High grid access doesn't mean high quality. We explore how the Open Access Directives, 2082 can end NEA’s monopsony, stabilize industrial power, and slash production costs through direct PPAs.

8min
Tags:
Energy Policy
Electricity
Prayash Dahal
25/02/2026 4:55 PM
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Energy Policy

Nepal Energy Landscape: Expansion, Interconnection and Market Reform

Nepal has transformed from years of severe load-shedding to becoming a seasonal exporter of hydropower. With rapid growth in electricity generation and expanding trade with India and Bangladesh, the country’s energy sector is now focused on market reform, regional integration, and managing seasonal supply challenges.

8min
Tags:
Energy Policy
Hydropower
Sandip Paudel
20/02/2026 12:24 AM
Read More
Policy Brief

माडी क्षेत्रमा मानव–वन्यजन्तु द्वन्द्व न्यूनीकरणका लागि डिजिटल सूचना तथा सतर्कता प्रणाली विकास सम्बन्धी नीति संक्षेप

यो नीति संक्षेपले माडीमा वन्यजन्तुको आक्रमण रोक्न डिजिटल सतर्कता पोर्टलको प्रस्ताव गरेको छ। यसले GPS र स्वचालित SMS मार्फत तत्काल सूचना प्रवाह गरी मानवीय क्षति घटाउने, निकुञ्ज र समुदायबीच समन्वय बढाउने र डेटा-आधारित पूर्वतयारीमार्फत सुरक्षित सहअस्तित्व कायम गर्ने लक्ष्य राखेको छ।

7 min
Tags:
blog
Youth For Reform- NPF
06/04/2026 3:39 PM
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Policy Brief

करारका कर्मचारीको व्यवस्थापन तथा नियमन: पारदर्शिता, मेरिटोक्रेसी र जवाफदेहिताको सुनिश्चितता

यस नीतिले नेपालका स्थानीय तहमा व्याप्त अपारदर्शी करार नियुक्ति र राजनीतिक हस्तक्षेपलाई अन्त्य गर्न डिजिटल लोकतन्त्रको अवधारणा प्रस्ताव गर्दछ। एकीकृत डिजिटल पोर्टल, e-contract र कार्यसम्पादनमा आधारित (KPI) प्रणालीमार्फत भर्ना प्रक्रियालाई पारदर्शी र उत्तरदायी बनाउने यसको मुख्य लक्ष्य हो। भरतपुर महानगरपालिकाबाट पाइलट परियोजनाका रूपमा सुरु गरिने यो मोडेलले पहुँचका आधारमा नभई प्रविधि र योग्यता (Meritocracy) का आधारमा कर्मचारी व्यवस्थापन गरी सार्वजनिक सेवाको गुणस्तर सुधार्ने मार्गप्रशस्त गर्नेछ।

7 min
Tags:
blog
Youth For Reform- NPF
06/04/2026 6:12 AM
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Policy Brief

Are Nepal’s Government Websites Truly Accessible?

Nepal’s digital growth is booming, but accessibility is lagging. Despite heavy traffic, 96% of federal websites fail international disability standards, and limited language options exclude millions. To bridge this gap, Nepal must move beyond basic digitization and enforce inclusive design to ensure its public platforms serve every citizen equally.

7 min
Tags:
blog
Youth For Reform- NPF
05/04/2026 5:47 AM
Read More
Policy Brief

From Physical Marginalization to Digital Exclusion: Addressing Nepal’s Digital Divide

Youths for Reform Kathmandu presents a stark look at Nepal’s digital divide in 2026: While 79% of the Kathmandu Valley is connected, rural regions like Karnali lag at just 14%. With 13 million people still offline, high costs and low literacy risk turning physical isolation into permanent digital exclusion. To bridge this gap, the group advocates for Digital Nepal Framework 2.0 to prioritize targeted subsidies and inclusive skills training for marginalized communities.

7 min
Tags:
blog
Youth For Reform- NPF
01/04/2026 3:23 PM
Read More
Opinion

Nepal Elections: A Call for Generational Shift

Nepal’s latest election reflects a powerful generational shift, as voters—driven by youth activism and frustration with the political establishment—propelled new leadership and reshaped the country’s political landscape.

5min
Tags:
Opinion
Milan Jung Katuwal
25/03/2026 1:39 AM
Read More
Energy Policy

Field based Challenges in Renewable Energy Distribution in Rural Nepal

This analysis examines the critical logistical, political, and socio-economic barriers—such as treacherous terrain, grid overlaps, and inadequate after-sales support—that hinder the effective distribution and long-term sustainability of renewable energy technologies in Nepal’s most remote communities.

7 min
Tags:
Renewable Energy
Prayash Dahal
13/03/2026 12:10 PM
Read More
Energy Policy

Power Trading in Nepal: The Questions on Governance

Power Trading is the commercial "rulebook" that turns generated electricity into stable revenue. It moves beyond just building plants to focus on Open Access, allowing multiple buyers and sellers to use the grid under transparent rules. By balancing grid limits with time-based trading and strong financial safeguards, it transforms physical power into a predictable economic asset.

7 min
Tags:
Hydropower
Electricity
Sandip Paudel
11/03/2026 6:45 PM
Read More
Energy Policy

Small Projects, Bigger Hidden Costs: Revisiting Nepal’s Hydropower Development Strategy

As Nepal nears universal electricity access, the focus is shifting from "rapid growth" to "basin-level resilience." By examining recent climate disasters like the 2025 Bhotekoshi floods, this piece revisits the hidden costs of clustered small-scale hydro and the urgent need for integrated river management.

7 min
Tags:
Hydropower
Electricity
Adity Sapkota
09/03/2026 6:36 PM
Read More
Energy Policy

Can Nepal’s Open Access Directive for electricity reshape industrial output and profitability?

High grid access doesn't mean high quality. We explore how the Open Access Directives, 2082 can end NEA’s monopsony, stabilize industrial power, and slash production costs through direct PPAs.

8min
Tags:
Energy Policy
Electricity
Prayash Dahal
25/02/2026 4:55 PM
Read More
Energy Policy

Nepal Energy Landscape: Expansion, Interconnection and Market Reform

Nepal has transformed from years of severe load-shedding to becoming a seasonal exporter of hydropower. With rapid growth in electricity generation and expanding trade with India and Bangladesh, the country’s energy sector is now focused on market reform, regional integration, and managing seasonal supply challenges.

8min
Tags:
Energy Policy
Hydropower
Sandip Paudel
20/02/2026 12:24 AM
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About NPF

The National Policy Forum (NPF) is Nepal's first and premier student-led think tank organization dedicated to educating, informing, and empowering citizens through policy research and effective advocacy. We are a pro-growth, pro-reform, and pro-people institution that places students and young researchers at the vanguard of national policy discourse to encourage intergenerational collaboration for bold reforms, sustained progress and enduring impact.

Our Mission

EDUCATE. AWARE. ELEVATE.

We at NPF believe that democracies are strengthened only when the people are empowered. Our mission is to work with the public to understand what works and shape what matters. NPF brings forward innovative ideas and solutions through research and effective policy designs to respond to the most pressing needs of our societies. We envision plans, dialogues and actions for national prosperity and nation building with the people, for the people.

Latest Posts

01 Apr 2026

From Physical Marginalization to Digital Exclusion: Addressing Nepal’s Digital Divide

Youths for Reform Kathmandu presents a stark look at Nepal’s digital divide in 2026: While 79% of the Kathmandu Valley is connected, rural regions like Karnali lag at just 14%. With 13 million people still offline, high costs and low literacy risk turning physical isolation into permanent digital exclusion. To bridge this gap, the group advocates for Digital Nepal Framework 2.0 to prioritize targeted subsidies and inclusive skills training for marginalized communities.

06 Apr 2026

करारका कर्मचारीको व्यवस्थापन तथा नियमन: पारदर्शिता, मेरिटोक्रेसी र जवाफदेहिताको सुनिश्चितता

यस नीतिले नेपालका स्थानीय तहमा व्याप्त अपारदर्शी करार नियुक्ति र राजनीतिक हस्तक्षेपलाई अन्त्य गर्न डिजिटल लोकतन्त्रको अवधारणा प्रस्ताव गर्दछ। एकीकृत डिजिटल पोर्टल, e-contract र कार्यसम्पादनमा आधारित (KPI) प्रणालीमार्फत भर्ना प्रक्रियालाई पारदर्शी र उत्तरदायी बनाउने यसको मुख्य लक्ष्य हो। भरतपुर महानगरपालिकाबाट पाइलट परियोजनाका रूपमा सुरु गरिने यो मोडेलले पहुँचका आधारमा नभई प्रविधि र योग्यता (Meritocracy) का आधारमा कर्मचारी व्यवस्थापन गरी सार्वजनिक सेवाको गुणस्तर सुधार्ने मार्गप्रशस्त गर्नेछ।

05 Apr 2026

Are Nepal’s Government Websites Truly Accessible?

Nepal’s digital growth is booming, but accessibility is lagging. Despite heavy traffic, 96% of federal websites fail international disability standards, and limited language options exclude millions. To bridge this gap, Nepal must move beyond basic digitization and enforce inclusive design to ensure its public platforms serve every citizen equally.

01 Apr 2026

From Physical Marginalization to Digital Exclusion: Addressing Nepal’s Digital Divide

Youths for Reform Kathmandu presents a stark look at Nepal’s digital divide in 2026: While 79% of the Kathmandu Valley is connected, rural regions like Karnali lag at just 14%. With 13 million people still offline, high costs and low literacy risk turning physical isolation into permanent digital exclusion. To bridge this gap, the group advocates for Digital Nepal Framework 2.0 to prioritize targeted subsidies and inclusive skills training for marginalized communities.

06 Apr 2026

करारका कर्मचारीको व्यवस्थापन तथा नियमन: पारदर्शिता, मेरिटोक्रेसी र जवाफदेहिताको सुनिश्चितता

यस नीतिले नेपालका स्थानीय तहमा व्याप्त अपारदर्शी करार नियुक्ति र राजनीतिक हस्तक्षेपलाई अन्त्य गर्न डिजिटल लोकतन्त्रको अवधारणा प्रस्ताव गर्दछ। एकीकृत डिजिटल पोर्टल, e-contract र कार्यसम्पादनमा आधारित (KPI) प्रणालीमार्फत भर्ना प्रक्रियालाई पारदर्शी र उत्तरदायी बनाउने यसको मुख्य लक्ष्य हो। भरतपुर महानगरपालिकाबाट पाइलट परियोजनाका रूपमा सुरु गरिने यो मोडेलले पहुँचका आधारमा नभई प्रविधि र योग्यता (Meritocracy) का आधारमा कर्मचारी व्यवस्थापन गरी सार्वजनिक सेवाको गुणस्तर सुधार्ने मार्गप्रशस्त गर्नेछ।

05 Apr 2026

Are Nepal’s Government Websites Truly Accessible?

Nepal’s digital growth is booming, but accessibility is lagging. Despite heavy traffic, 96% of federal websites fail international disability standards, and limited language options exclude millions. To bridge this gap, Nepal must move beyond basic digitization and enforce inclusive design to ensure its public platforms serve every citizen equally.

01 Apr 2026

From Physical Marginalization to Digital Exclusion: Addressing Nepal’s Digital Divide

Youths for Reform Kathmandu presents a stark look at Nepal’s digital divide in 2026: While 79% of the Kathmandu Valley is connected, rural regions like Karnali lag at just 14%. With 13 million people still offline, high costs and low literacy risk turning physical isolation into permanent digital exclusion. To bridge this gap, the group advocates for Digital Nepal Framework 2.0 to prioritize targeted subsidies and inclusive skills training for marginalized communities.

06 Apr 2026
माडी क्षेत्रमा मानव–वन्यजन्तु द्वन्द्व न्यूनीकरणका लागि डिजिटल सूचना तथा सतर्कता प्रणाली विकास सम्बन्धी नीति संक्षेप

यो नीति संक्षेपले माडीमा वन्यजन्तुको आक्रमण रोक्न डिजिटल सतर्कता पोर्टलको प्रस्ताव गरेको छ। यसले GPS र स्वचालित SMS मार्फत तत्काल सूचना प्रवाह गरी मानवीय क्षति घटाउने, निकुञ्ज र समुदायबीच समन्वय बढाउने र डेटा-आधारित पूर्वतयारीमार्फत सुरक्षित सहअस्तित्व कायम गर्ने लक्ष्य राखेको छ।


06 Apr 2026
करारका कर्मचारीको व्यवस्थापन तथा नियमन: पारदर्शिता, मेरिटोक्रेसी र जवाफदेहिताको सुनिश्चितता

यस नीतिले नेपालका स्थानीय तहमा व्याप्त अपारदर्शी करार नियुक्ति र राजनीतिक हस्तक्षेपलाई अन्त्य गर्न डिजिटल लोकतन्त्रको अवधारणा प्रस्ताव गर्दछ। एकीकृत डिजिटल पोर्टल, e-contract र कार्यसम्पादनमा आधारित (KPI) प्रणालीमार्फत भर्ना प्रक्रियालाई पारदर्शी र उत्तरदायी बनाउने यसको मुख्य लक्ष्य हो। भरतपुर महानगरपालिकाबाट पाइलट परियोजनाका रूपमा सुरु गरिने यो मोडेलले पहुँचका आधारमा नभई प्रविधि र योग्यता (Meritocracy) का आधारमा कर्मचारी व्यवस्थापन गरी सार्वजनिक सेवाको गुणस्तर सुधार्ने मार्गप्रशस्त गर्नेछ।


05 Apr 2026
Are Nepal’s Government Websites Truly Accessible?

Nepal’s digital growth is booming, but accessibility is lagging. Despite heavy traffic, 96% of federal websites fail international disability standards, and limited language options exclude millions. To bridge this gap, Nepal must move beyond basic digitization and enforce inclusive design to ensure its public platforms serve every citizen equally.


01 Apr 2026
From Physical Marginalization to Digital Exclusion: Addressing Nepal’s Digital Divide

Youths for Reform Kathmandu presents a stark look at Nepal’s digital divide in 2026: While 79% of the Kathmandu Valley is connected, rural regions like Karnali lag at just 14%. With 13 million people still offline, high costs and low literacy risk turning physical isolation into permanent digital exclusion. To bridge this gap, the group advocates for Digital Nepal Framework 2.0 to prioritize targeted subsidies and inclusive skills training for marginalized communities.


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Our Team

Our dedicated team from across Nepal brings together a wealth of expertise and accomplishments in research, analysis, and publishing. At NPF, we are committed to driving informed public discourse and fostering active citizenship across Nepal.

Tribhuwan Pandey

Advisor

Milan Jung Katuwal

Founder and Executive Director

Sadichchha Silwal

Head of Legal Research

Yogesh Dhungana

Researcher

Amit Khanal

Researcher

Krisha Timilsina

Program Officer

Tribhuwan Pandey

Advisor

Milan Jung Katuwal

Founder and Executive Director

Sadichchha Silwal

Head of Legal Research

Yogesh Dhungana

Researcher

Amit Khanal

Researcher

Krisha Timilsina

Program Officer

Tribhuwan Pandey

Advisor

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Youths for Reforms: Strengthening Digital Democracy in Nepal (Day 2)
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Youths for Reforms: Strengthening Digital Democracy in Nepal (Day 5)
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Youths for Reforms: Strengthening Digital Democracy in Nepal (Day 4)
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