Export of Power to Nepal Approved

The Ministry of Power has approved the export of power to the Nepal Electricity Authority for 18 hours a day, spanning from 13 September 2026 to 31 December 2026. Approval covers up to 600 MW through the Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar 400 kV D/c line and up to 54 MW through the Tanakpur-Mahendranagar 132 kV S/c line. The quantum of power to be exported from January 2027 will be reviewed in December 2026. This approval comes in response to recent floods that damaged Nepal's hydropower infrastructure and reduced its domestic generation capacity, aiming to help Nepal meet its electricity requirements and strengthen bilateral energy cooperation.