NPA's life member Dr. Ram Prasad Dhital as Chairman of Electricity Regulatory Commission
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The government has decided to appoint Dr. Ram Prasad Dhital as the Chairman of the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC). In a Cabinet meeting held on Friday evening (Jun 21,2024). Dr. Dhital is life member of Nepal PhD Association.
Dhital, who has been contributing to the government and stakeholders in the policy making of the energy sector for almost 3 and a half decades, has already completed his duties as a member of the Commission for about 3 years. Similarly, Dr. has completed the duties of the Executive Director of Alternative Energy Promotion Center(AEPC). Officials are also considered to be strong people in policy making and plan implementation.
According to the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, due to legal disputes, women members could not be appointed in the competition for one woman and two members, including the vacant chairperson. Gautam Dangol, one of the members of the commission, which has 4 members including the chairman, is still in charge.
News source: http://www.nepalenergyforum.com/government-appoints-dr-ram-prasad-dhital-as-chairman-of-electricity-regulatory-commission/
