India, Nepal sign pact to develop power lines
In a significant step towards sustainable development, India and Nepal have strengthened their energy partnership. Newly established power transmission lines will unite the two countries, enhancing electricity trade and ensuring stability in the r...
By Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury, ET Bureau |
New Delhi: India and Nepal on Wednesday strengthened their energy partnership by signing agreements to develop new cross-border power transmission lines aimed at boosting electricity trade and regional grid stability.
Nepal's energy minister Kulman Ghising met power minister Manohar Lal in Delhi to review the progress on hydropower projects in Nepal and initiatives to deepen regional grid connectivity for cleaner and more reliable energy exchange.
The proposed transmission system projects include the development of the Inaruwa (Nepal)-New Purnea (India) 400 KV double circuit (quad moose) transmission link and Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal)-Bareilly (India) 400 KV double circuit (quad moose) link, it said.
Nepal's energy minister Kulman Ghising met power minister Manohar Lal in Delhi to review the progress on hydropower projects in Nepal and initiatives to deepen regional grid connectivity for cleaner and more reliable energy exchange.
The proposed transmission system projects include the development of the Inaruwa (Nepal)-New Purnea (India) 400 KV double circuit (quad moose) transmission link and Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal)-Bareilly (India) 400 KV double circuit (quad moose) link, it said.
Start a SIP with as low as ₹500 with ET Money App!
Download
The Economic Times News App for Quarterly Results, Latest News in ITR, Business, Share Market, Live Sensex News & More.
The Economic Times News App for Quarterly Results, Latest News in ITR, Business, Share Market, Live Sensex News & More.
ADVERTISEMENT
