Mr. Kanhaiya Kumar Manandhar, an electrical engineer from NIT India, holds a master’s in industrial engineering and management from AIT Thailand and has over 30 years of professional experience. He has held various significant positions at the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), including Deputy Managing Director, Director, Project Manager, Plant Manager, Assistant Project Manager, and Deputy Manager, primarily for hydro-power projects. Additionally, he has made notable contributions in the transmission line sector, serving as Director of Major 220 kV TL and Deputy Managing Director of the Transmission Directorate.