Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nepal electricity authority (NEA) to establish high capacity cross border transmission infrastructure between India and Nepal.
As part of the agreement, two joint venture companies will be incorporated in India and in Nepal, to implement the proposed projects. The proposed projects include the development of the 400 kV Inaruwa (Nepal)–New Purnea (India) and 400 kV Dododhara (Nepal)–Bareilly (India) double-circuit transmission systems. These critical transmission links will significantly boost power exchange capabilities between the two countries, fostering energy security, grid stability, and economic growth across the region.