DOLAKHA, Feb. 23 -- Work for laying penstock pipes at Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project, a national pride project, is gaining momentum after some of the works given to Indian contractor Texmaco were withdrawn and given to Austrian company Andritz Hydro.

The Indian company was delaying its work of laying penstock pipes, which was significantly affecting the progress of the whole project.

According to the project officials, both the companies are now working together to lay the upper and lower sections of the penstock pipes.

Ganesh Neupane, the spokesperson for the project, said: "The planned penstock for the project has a steep incline and sharp bend that made its construction and laying very difficult for the Indian contractors."

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