6.8.1 Foreign entrepreneurs shall be encouraged to be affiliated with local organizations as the cost of hydropower decreases if the project is developed through the domestic construction entrepreneurs and consultants.
6.8.2 The licensee to build or operate a hydropower project shall carry out or cause to be carried out works in such a way that technology is transferred to the Nepalese citizens in the course of performing the works as mentioned in the licensee.
6.8.3 The licensee to build or operate a hydropower project shall utilize Nepalese labour, skills, means and resources to the maximum extent possible and, shall also give priority to utilize local labour.
6.8.4 Development of industries producing construction materials and equipment to be used in the power sector shall be encouraged.