Nepal, May 16 -- Nepal's electricity crisis is once again making headlines. While the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the energy ministry continue to offer differing perspectives on the issue, they converge on one undeniable fact: Nepal is facing an electricity shortage.

The immediate victims of this crisis are Nepal's industries, as the NEA prioritises residential consumers over industrial demand during power shortages. This is paradoxical in today's global landscape, where countries including India are prioritising domestic industries to reduce reliance on imports by boosting local production. The indirect victim, however, is Nepal's reputation as a reliable electricity supplier to its neighbours. At a time when Nepal should be a...