The Tamakoshi V Hydroelectric Project in Nepal, supported by the ADB, AIIB, and NEA, has faced strong opposition from Indigenous Tamang communities in Lapsiphedi, Kathmandu. These communities fear displacement from their ancestral lands, destruction of their cultural heritage, and health risks associated with the project. They accuse authorities of disregarding their rights, with one source stating, “The authorities prioritized project deadlines over proper consultation, disregarding the concerns of affected communities.”

Indigenous communities and human rights organisations have strongly condemned ongoing repression by police and armed forces on Indigenous peoples protesting the construction of Tamakoshi-Kathmandu 200/400 kV Transmission Line and its substation. This includes arrests, intimidation, and physical violence against community members.

Authorities insist the substation site cannot be relocated due to contracts already awarded, leaving affected communities feeling powerless.

We reached out to the ADB, AIIB, and NEA to address the claims raised in the articles, but they did not respond.