A youth-led initiative has successfully provided electricity to 50 previously unserved households in Darchula district through the installation of solar power systems, marking a significant step toward improving energy access in remote areas of Nepal.

The project, led by Manyata Neupane and supported by team members Shayna Shrestha, Kaibalya Bahadur Bista, Aarav Karki, Shreyash Pokharel, and Shambhavi Khadka, aimed to electrify homes in Api Municipality–1, Siti Village, where residents had no access to the national power grid or alternative energy sources.

The team began working on the project on 27 Dec 2024, after identifying the village through online research and government census data that showed the area remained without electricity. Following the identification of the site, the team mobilized financial and technical resources to implement the project, which had an estimated total cost of Rs 1.38m.

Funding and technical support were provided by Api Power Ltd and Miss Perry Keil Thapa, while Gham Power Ltd supplied and installed the solar systems. Each household received a single-home solar unit capable of powering four to five LED lights, along with instructions on proper maintenance and usage.

In Nov 2025, team members Manyata Neupane, Kaibalya Bahadur Bista, and Shreyash Pokharel traveled to the village by trekking through the Api Base Camp route to conduct field surveys and finalize implementation plans with local representatives, including Village Chairman Pokhar Lothyal. The installation process was completed on 25 Nov 2025.

According to the project budget, the total cost for solar equipment, transportation, labor, and taxes amounted to Rs 1,387,925. The project was carried out with formal approval from the Government of Nepal, and a completion letter has confirmed the successful delivery of the initiative.

Local residents have welcomed the project, saying access to electricity will improve daily life, enable children to study after dark, and reduce dependence on traditional lighting sources.