Nepal approves NPR 3 billion investment for India cross-border transmission lines
The Nepali government has approved an equity investment of NPR 3 billion to build two major cross-border transmission lines with India. These lines, the 400 kV Inaruwa–New Purnia and 400 kV Dododhara–Bareilly, will be developed by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).
The joint ventures will be set up in both countries with shared investments. The transmission infrastructure is essential for meeting India’s commitment to purchase 10,000 MW of electricity from Nepal over the next decade.
The government has approved NPR 1 billion for the Inaruwa–New Purnia line and NPR 2 billion for the Dododhara–Bareilly line. The two lines are expected to be completed by 2029.
