Nepal, April 23 -- The Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, and India's Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, has signed an important agreement for the expansion of the cross-border transmission line between Nepal and India.

The agreement was signed in the presence of both ministers during Khattar's two-day visit to Nepal. This agreement marks a significant step towards the development of the energy sector between the two countries.

On February 12, 2025, an agreement was made to establish a joint company for the construction of the 400 kV Inaruwa-New Purnia and Dododhara-Bareilly transmission lines during the 12th meeting of the Nepal-India Secretary-Level Joint Steering Commi...