The Project Objectives are aimed (i) to provide recommendation on whether the project alternative is environmentally and socially acceptable (ii) to contribute to optional project design and (iii) to revise the existing environmental/social monitoring and management plan After exclusion of the power plant from MDS (Melamchi Diversion Scheme), location of intake and tunnel alignment have been changed the transfer of water from Yangri and Larke via two additional tunnels are included in the new concept. In this changed context, it is required to review and update the previous Environmental and Socio-economic Impact Assessment study undertaken by IUCN/METCON., Location : Sindupalchok and Kathmandu District, Year : August 2000 to Jan. 2001, Country : Nepal, Funding Agency : NORAD.