I spent time in a remote village in Western Nepal back in 2009. During the 70's, the Peace Corp had installed 2 hydro generators to provide electricity for the

I spent time in a remote village in Western Nepal back in 2009. During the 70's, the Peace Corp had installed 2 hydro generators to provide electricity for the village. Over time the generators broke down, and no outside notice was given, or request for assistance. My understanding from conversations with some of villagers was that the prevailing attitude was "alas, such is life", and they wen't back to no electricity. They had no electricity in 2009, but people seemed content enough.