Nepal's power supply to India has commenced

Electricity supply from Nepal to India through the Indian grid began on Friday, marking the first-ever trilateral power transaction between the three countries.

This initiative, which sees Bangladesh initially receiving up to 40 MW of electricity from Nepal, represents a significant step forward in sub-regional energy connectivity, according to a press release issued today.

The development follows a tripartite agreement signed on October 3, 2024, between Nepal Electricity Authority, Bangladesh Power Development Board, and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam of India. Officials emphasized that this transaction will strengthen energy security, foster cooperation, and boost the share of renewable energy in Bangladesh's power mix.

The inaugural ceremony, held virtually on Friday, was attended by Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and Nepal's Minister of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Dipak Khadka.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus recently advocated for the creation of a South Asian electricity grid to enable seamless power exchange across the region. The launch of this new power supply circuit from Nepal is a crucial step toward achieving this goal, strengthening economic and energy ties between South Asian nations.