Hydropower shall be developed to achieve the following objectives:
3.1 To generate electricity at low cost by utilizing the water resources available in the country.
3.2 To extend reliable and qualitative electric ser vice throughout Nepal at a reasonable price.
3.3 To tie-up electrification with the economic activities.
3.4 To render support for the development of rural economy by extending the rural electrification.
3.5 To develop hydropower as an exportable commodity.