New Delhi [India], October 29 (ANI): India and Nepal on Wednesday signed landmark agreements to implement two new high-voltage cross-border power transmission lines aimed at expanding electricity trade and deepening regional energy cooperation, the Ministry of Power announced.
The agreements were signed between India’s POWERGRID, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in the presence of Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, and India’s Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening ongoing collaboration between the two nations in the power sector.
The agreements establish two joint venture entities—one in India and one in Nepal—for the development of high-capacity cross-border power transmission infrastructure.
The two new 400 kV transmission projects—Inaruwa (Nepal)-New Purnea (India) and Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal)-Bareilly (India)—will enable faster and more reliable power exchange between the countries.
According to the Ministry of Power’s statement, the ministers reviewed progress on hydropower projects in Nepal and explored initiatives for regional grid connectivity to facilitate cross-border electricity trade, strengthen energy security, and promote clean energy integration across the region.
The ministry added that once completed, these transmission corridors will “substantially enhance electricity exchange between India and Nepal, strengthening regional energy security, improving grid resilience, and contributing to sustained economic growth in both nations.”
The new projects will build upon decades of strong diplomatic ties and reinforce the shared commitment of India and Nepal to sustainable development and energy cooperation. (ANI)
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