Nepal urges for more Indian investment and faster hydropower projects construction
Summary
Nepal has urged India to speed up major hydropower projects, expand electricity exports and increase investment from Indian private companies. Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha raised the issue during a meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Nepal wants faster progress on major Indian-assisted hydropower projects and broader energy cooperation with India.
- Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha raised the issue in a meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Kathmandu.
- The projects highlighted include West Seti, Seti River-6 and Phukot Karnali.
- Nepal also wants stronger cross-border transmission links and better access to the Indian power market for electricity exports.
