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A small shop with access to a mini-grid (MicroHydro electricity grid)

After 3 years of access to electricity, Jalpa Village in Khotang Distirct has now 17 micro entreprises: 13 shops, 1 mill, and 1 computer training institute, 1 mobile and electronic repair center and 1 poultry farm. Like Mrs. Maili Dhan Rai (photo), has a small shop other women in the village have understood that electricity can be used not only for lighting purpose but of productive use and are engaged in income generating activities