VINOD BHAT
Delhi, OCT 29:
The Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation of Nepal, His Excellency Kulman Ghising, met with the Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, in New Delhi today. The meeting focused on strengthening the ongoing cooperation between the two nations in the power sector.
The discussions encompassed a wide range of issues, including the progress on development of hydropower projects in Nepal. The two sides also deliberated on regional grid connectivity initiatives aimed at facilitating cross-border electricity trade, strengthening energy security, and promoting greater integration of clean energy resources between India and Nepal.
In the august presence of Shri Manohar Lal and Shri Kulman Ghising, Joint Venture and Shareholders’ Agreements (JV&SHA) were signed between POWERGRID, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) of India, and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). These agreements are for the incorporation of two joint venture entities – one in India and one in Nepal – for the development of high-capacity cross-border power transmission infrastructure.
The proposed Cross-Border Transmission System Projects include the development of the Inaruwa (Nepal) – New Purnea (India) 400 kV Double Circuit (Quad Moose) Transmission Link and Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal) – Bareilly (India) 400 kV Double Circuit (Quad Moose) Transmission Link. Once completed, these transmission corridors will substantially enhance the electricity exchange between India and Nepal, strengthening regional energy security, improving grid resilience, and contributing to sustained economic growth in both nations.
Today’s meeting reinforces the growing momentum in India – Nepal energy cooperation, building upon decades of diplomatic ties and a shared commitment to sustainable development and energy security.
