| Department of Electricity Development | |
| Native Name: | विद्युत विकास विभाग |
| Type: | Department |
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| Jurisdiction: | Government of Nepal |
| Headquarters: | Sano Gaucharan, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Budget: | Nrs. 4.19 Billion (FY 2081/82) |
| Minister1 Name: | Chiranjeewee Chataut |
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| Parent Department: | Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation |
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| Agency Type: | Electricity development |
| Status: | Active |
| Minister Type: | Director General |
Department of Electricity Development under Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation is the authority to implement the government policies related to power/electricity sector.[1] It also works as regarding providing licence for private sector to produce electricity.[2]
Nepal is a country with high electricity generation potential, and the department accounts for a significant amount of the national budget.[3] [4] [5]
DOED was established in 1993 AD to assist ministry of energy for implementing its policy in sector of energy and helping its task of distributing licence for hydropower project construction.[6] [7]
The department and its branch offices are run by officers of Nepal Engineering Service (Civil/Hydropwer).[8]
The department has four major projects along with its central body at central level. Major hydro and multi-purpose projects including Sapta Koshi High Dam Multipurpose Project, Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, Budhiganga Hydropower Project, Naumure Multipurpose Project and a few other projects also run under the department.[9] [10] [11]