Hydropower is often seen as Nepal's greatest opportunity for clean energy and sustainable economic growth. But as we build more projects, an important question remains: How can we develop responsibly while protecting the environment?

In this episode, Pranav Acharya shares valuable insights into the environmental aspects of hydropower development in Nepal. From Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and public hearings to river ecosystems, forests, and aquatic biodiversity, this conversation explores the challenges of balancing infrastructure development with environmental conservation.

In this episode, we discuss:

🌿 The environmental impact of hydropower projects
💧 How hydropower affects rivers and environmental flows
🐟 The importance of protecting aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity
🌲 The role of forests in sustainable development
📋 Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and their effectiveness
🗣️ Why public hearings matter and how communities can participate
🌍 Global best practices Nepal can learn from for sustainable hydropower development

This conversation is for engineers, environmental professionals, students, policymakers and anyone interested in Nepal's energy future and environmental sustainability.

💬 What do you think? Can Nepal achieve rapid hydropower development while protecting its rivers and natural ecosystems? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Highlights
01:27 - what is environment for you
03:06 - Guest Introduction and Journey
15:20 - Hydropower impact on environment
22:18 - EIA on Hydropower
28:00 - How Hydro impact the aquatic lives
32:15 - Does assessment done after project completion
51:18 - Flood Assessment in Hydro
01:05:10 - Do Investor take interest on environment
01:12:08 - Do solar impact environment
01:16:42 - is impact on environment is considered if dam has to be removed
01:23:10 - what policy you would change
01:28:51 - What is hydropower sustainability alliance
01:33:52 - Thanks

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Nepal's fintech ecosystem has evolved rapidly over the past decade—but what does it take to build and scale digital financial services in a changing regulatory landscape?

In this episode of Insights with Shekhar Thakur, Amit Agrawal, Cofounder & Director of IME Khalti Limited, to discuss the evolution of fintech in Nepal, digital payments, government policies, AI and the role of innovation in shaping the country's digital economy.

In this episode, we cover:
• The growth of Nepal's fintech ecosystem
• Digital wallets and the future of digital payments
• Government policies and their impact on innovation
• The relevance of SMS in today's digital world
• AI and its role in financial services
• The biggest misconception people have about Amit Agrawal

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How is data transforming healthcare? What opportunities does Healthcare Analytics offer? And how do you find purpose while building a meaningful career?

In this episode of Insights with Shekhar Thakur, Bidha Rimal shares her insights on the rapidly evolving field of Healthcare Analytics, the career opportunities it offers and the skills needed to thrive in this data-driven era.

The conversation goes beyond technology and careers to explore personal growth, the importance of meaningful work and Bidha’s perspective on finding purpose while creating impact.
In this episode we talked about:

What Healthcare Analytics is and why it matters
Career opportunities and future trends in the industry
Essential skills for aspiring professionals
The role of data and technology in improving healthcare
Bidha’s professional journey and key learnings
Finding purpose and creating meaningful impact

A thoughtful conversation on healthcare, technology, careers, and life—packed with insights for anyone looking to learn, grow and make a difference.

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