According to the release, the agreements signed between POWERGRID, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) of India, and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) cover the implementation of the Inaruwa (Nepal)–New Purnea (India) 400 kV and Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal)–Bareilly (India) 400 kV cross-border transmission systems
Nepal Energy Minister Kulman Ghising and his Indian counterpart Manohar Lal sign the agreements on Wednesday. PIC/X
India and Nepal signed two major agreements to boost power sector cooperation, including the development of new high-capacity cross-border transmission lines aimed at enhancing regional energy trade and grid connectivity, the Ministry of Energy said in an official release on Wednesday.
According to the release, the agreements signed between POWERGRID, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) of India, and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) cover the implementation of the Inaruwa (Nepal)–New Purnea (India) 400 kV and Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal)–Bareilly (India) 400 kV cross-border transmission systems, news agency ANI reported.
The agreements were signed New Delhi between Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising, and India’s Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal.
Held a productive bilateral meeting with H.E. Kulman Ghising, Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation of Nepal, in New Delhi today to strengthen our energy partnership.
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) October 29, 2025
We reviewed the progress of hydropower projects and discussed regional grid connectivity to… pic.twitter.com/S06LVggTEB
The pacts provide for the establishment of two joint venture entities—one in India and one in Nepal—to develop the high-capacity transmission corridors, ANI reported. Once the projects are completed, they are expected to significantly increase electricity trade between the two countries, strengthen grid stability, and promote sustainable economic growth in the region.
“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 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 release stated.
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 the Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal)–Bareilly (India) 400 kV Double Circuit (Quad Moose) Transmission Link, ANI reported, quoting the press release.
During their meeting, the two ministers also reviewed the progress of ongoing hydropower projects in Nepal and discussed regional grid connectivity initiatives aimed at improving energy security and integrating clean energy resources.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in the power sector, underlining the strategic importance of cross-border electricity trade for economic growth and the energy transition in South Asia.
“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,” the release said.
(With ANI inputs)
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