Nepal and India Agree to Increase Cross-Border Power Trade
Summary
Nepal and India agreed to increase cross-border electricity trade, boosting Nepal's power export capacity to 1,650 megawatts and imports from India to 1,400 megawatts.
Key Points
- Nepal and India agreed to increase Nepal's power export capacity to India from 1,100 MW to 1,650 MW.
- Nepal will be able to import up to 1,400 MW of electricity from India, up from 1,000 MW.
- The agreement covers combined power transfer via Dhalkebar–Muzaffarpur and Dhalkebar–Sitamadhi transmission lines.
- Meetings reviewed bilateral cooperation in hydropower development, electricity trade, and transmission infrastructure expansion.
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