Inauguration of the first solar street lights (2014)

At the Durbar Marg Development Board press meet on March 12, 2014, the inauguration of Kathmandu’s first solar street lighting project marked a milestone in sustainable urban development. Led at the project level with responsibility for investment, technology, procurement, and execution, the initiative played a crucial role during Nepal’s 18-hour load-shedding era—ensuring that Durbar Marg, the pride of Kathmandu, remained illuminated. The project demonstrated how innovative, clean energy solutions could enhance public spaces, improve safety, and set a precedent for resilient urban infrastructure in Nepal.