Speakers

Isha Shrestha: A seasoned hydropower sector strategist with over ten years of impactful contributions to Nepal’s renewable energy landscape. With diverse educational backgrounds like double grad degree holder in Law, Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Gender studies and ongoing doctoral research.

 
She is a staunch advocate for gender equality in sustainable development and the energy Sector. Her roles as an Executive Committee Member of the Independent Power Producers Association Nepal (IPPAN), a key figure in the Nepal Chamber of Commerce, Director of Nilgiri Khola Hydropower Company Limited (Nilgiri Khola I – 38 Mw and Nilgiri Khola II Cascade Hydropower Project- 71 MW), She is also leading two projects (Rahughat Mangale Hydropower Project (37 Mw) Upper Rahughat Hydropower Project (48.5 Mw) as a Deputy General Manager of Tundi Power Company Ltd and Sagarmatha Hydropower Company with Dudhkoshi Project of 171 MW.  She is committed to advancing Nepal’s energy sector and fostering female leadership within it.