
Director

Dal Bahadur Rumbha
Director
Board of DirectorsProfile
Mr. Dal Bahadur Rumbha is a dynamic entrepreneur and experienced infrastructure developer with over 25 years of combined experience in international trade and hydropower development. Currently serving as a Director of Arpan Jalavidyut Private Limited, Mr. Rumbha plays a pivotal role in shaping hydropower projects from conception to commissioning, with a strong focus on construction management and on-site leadership.
Mr. Rumbha began his professional journey in international business, operating a successful import-export trade between China and Nepal from 1998 to 2014. During this period, he developed key competencies in logistics, financial planning, supply chain management, and cross-border operations. This entrepreneurial foundation laid the groundwork for his transition into the infrastructure and energy sector.
Since 2014, Mr. Rumbha has been deeply involved in Nepal's hydropower industry as both an investor and a hands-on developer. His direct participation in project planning, civil construction, hydro-mechanical works, and regulatory coordination has led to the successful implementation of several hydropower projects across the country. He has demonstrated the ability to lead in challenging terrains and complex regulatory environments, ensuring quality, safety, and timely project delivery.
Mr. Rumbha is widely recognized for his deep understanding of Nepal's hydropower development ecosystem. His strengths include construction supervision, resource mobilization, stakeholder coordination, and risk mitigation. He has consistently demonstrated practical leadership in remote and technically challenging project sites, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish.
With a long-term vision for clean energy and national infrastructure development, Mr. Rumbha continues to be a driving force in Nepal's hydropower sector. His technical insight, business acumen, and unwavering commitment to project success make him a dependable and influential figure in the industry.
Experience
- Import-export trade between China and Nepal, 1998–2014
- Kabeli-3 Hydropower Project (21.92 MW)
- Super Kabeli Khola A (13.5 MW)
- Hilton Kabeli Cascade (12 MW)
- Chepe Khola Small Hydropower Project (8.63 MW)
- Mai Khola Cascade Hydropower Project (3 MW), also served as Director
- Super Mai Hydropower Project (7.8 MW)
- Bhotekoshi-1 Hydropower Project (44 MW)



