India, Nepal sign JV agreements for two new 400 kV cross-border power transmission lines to boost energy security and regional cooperation.

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India and Nepal signed deals for two new 400 kV cross-border power transmission projects. The agreements between India’s POWERGRID and Nepal’s NEA aim to enhance electricity exchange, strengthen regional energy security, and boost economic growth.

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said that India’s agreement for the implementation of development of high-capacity cross-border power transmission infrastructure reiterated India’s commitment towards India-Nepal development cooperation.Official Spokesperson for the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, said, “Reiterating India’s commitment towards India-Nepal Development cooperation. Neighbourhood First policy.”Reiterating ЁЯЗоЁЯЗ│тАЩs commitment towards ЁЯЗоЁЯЗ│-ЁЯЗ│ЁЯЗ╡Development cooperation #NeighbourhoodFirst policy. https://t.co/jJeB9LgTAA тАФ Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) October 29, 2025Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar commended his Nepalese counterpart for the initiative and reaffirmed the deep-rooted friendship and cooperation between the two nations. He underscored that partnership in areas such as hydropower development, urban infrastructure, and technical exchange holds immense potential for mutual growth and regional progress. Minister assured that India remains committed to extending all possible support to Nepal in these endeavours, the office of Manohar Lal Khattar said in a statement.Shri @mlkhattar, HonтАЩble Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Kul Man Ghising, HonтАЩble Minister of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation of Nepal. In the august presence of both Ministers, Joint Venture and ShareholdersтАЩтАж pic.twitter.com/D4uhHZqq2G тАФ Office of Manohar Lal (@officeofmlk) October 29, 2025

India, Nepal Sign Key Power Sector Agreements

The deals were signed between India’s POWERGRID, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) of India and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in the presence of Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, and Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, in New Delhi. The meeting focused on strengthening the ongoing cooperation between the two nations in the power sector.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.

Two New 400 kV Transmission Projects

The two new 400 kV (kilovolt) transmission projects, Inaruwa (Nepal)-New Purnea (India) and Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal)-Bareilly (India), will enable faster, more reliable power exchange between the two countries.

Strengthening Regional Energy Security

As per the Ministry of Power’s press statement, during the meeting, both ministers discussed a wide range of issues, including progress on hydropower projects in Nepal. The two sides also deliberated on regional grid connectivity initiatives to facilitate cross-border electricity trade, strengthen energy security, and promote greater integration of clean energy resources between India and Nepal.The Ministry further added that, “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.”The new transmission corridors will improve power sharing between India and Nepal, building upon decades of diplomatic ties and a shared commitment to sustainable development and energy security. (ANI)(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Asianet Newsable English staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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