Empowering the Nations: Assessing the Energy Crisis-Post Federalization: A Case Study of Bagmati Province in Nepal

Authors

  • Shilata Pokharel Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Prof. Dr. Iram Khalid Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2024(5-III)01

Keywords:

Demands, Development, Electricity, Energy Crisis, Local Government, Supply

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the consequences of the energy crisis in the Bagmati Province. The Energy crisis is the most challenging issue at the global level. Energy production is most powerful in globalization, Nepal has many energy possibilities after the Federalizations with all three tiers of government focused on development. A mixed method applied following qualitative and Quantitative research. Through interview schedule, both public and private energy producers were interviewed, pre-tested in the study areas during Oct-Dec 2023. The infrastructure demands and materials due to urbanization have increased energy-electricity. After federalization, the local development work progressed and energy demand accelerated whereas production was recorded as insufficient. The lack of an input system and mechanization are the priorities in the farming sectors that resulted in crisis and shortage. The local resource utilization and distribution of energy to the need-based purpose are advised.

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Published

2024-07-01

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How to Cite

Pokharel, S., & Khalid, I. (2024). Empowering the Nations: Assessing the Energy Crisis-Post Federalization: A Case Study of Bagmati Province in Nepal. Annals of Human and Social Sciences, 5(3), 43–52. https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2024(5-III)01