BL reported that the Institution of Engineers of India has suggested that Nepal, which has multi stage hydro power potential, can convert itself into hydro power dollar country just like Gulf nations that are affluent petro dollar countries.
Delivering the presidential address at the inauguration of the 24th Indian Engineering Congress, jointly organised by the Institution of Engineers and the National Institute of Technology Karnataka Mr Madan Lal president of the Institution of Engineers said that “Most of the Himalayan Rivers flowing into Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have their origin in Nepal. A huge multi-stage hydropower potential is lying there in the path of each river. With proper bilateral discussions at appropriate levels with Nepal government, a blue print of hydro power stations could be worked out.”
He said that “Nepal could allow hydel power stations to be constructed with arrangements for power to be transmitted to the neighbouring countries, particularly to India. With this, Nepal could become affluent with all round development and India could meet its power requirements without depleting its fossil fuel reserve for quite sometimes to come.”
Mr Madan Lal said that the Institution of Engineers has agreed to the necessity of having an Engineers Act.
With rapid social and economic development, it is essential that the engineers are made accountable for their actions by regulating the profession. The draft Engineers Bill envisages and provides for compulsory registration of the all practicing engineers.
