India-Nepal have further strengthened their energy partnership through key agreements for cross-border power transmission signed on October 29, 2025, in New Delhi. Nepal’s Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation H.E. Kulman Ghising, and India’s Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal led strategic discussions aimed at regional grid connectivity and sustainable development.
Agreements Enhance Regional Grid Connectivity
Joint Venture and Shareholders’ Agreements (JV&SHA) were signed between India’s POWERGRID and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), establishing two joint venture entities—one in each country—for the development of high-capacity transmission corridors. The agreed projects include:
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Inaruwa (Nepal) – New Purnea (India) 400 kV Double Circuit (Quad Moose) Transmission Link
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Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal) – Bareilly (India) 400 kV Double Circuit (Quad Moose) Transmission Link
These cross-border transmission systems will allow substantially higher and more reliable electricity exchange, improve grid resilience, and bolster regional energy security.
Diplomatic and Developmental Significance
The ministers reviewed the progress on Nepal’s hydropower projects and discussed broader regional connectivity, reaffirming a shared commitment to enhancing clean energy integration and security. Once operational, these new transmission corridors are expected to promote sustainable economic growth and deepen long-standing diplomatic ties between India and Nepal.
India currently imports power from Nepal and supports hydroelectric generation; these infrastructural upgrades will create a robust platform for greater two-way electricity trade and future renewable energy initiatives.
Conclusion: India-Nepal
The signing of cross-border transmission agreements marks a pivotal step in India-Nepal energy cooperation. By boosting capacity for electricity exchange and supporting grid resiliency, both nations advance toward energy security, economic growth, and clean energy integration in South Asia.
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Source: PIB
