Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India and Nepal have entered into major power agreements to strengthen their energy partnership. The deals were signed between India’s POWERGRID Corporation and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in New Delhi, in the presence of both countries’ energy ministers. These agreements aim to construct two 400 kV cross-border transmission lines connecting Inaruwa (Nepal) to New Purnea (India) and Lamki/Dododhara (Nepal) to Bareilly (India). The initiative will enhance electricity trade, improve grid reliability, and promote regional energy integration. This collaboration highlights Nepal’s hydropower potential and India’s growing clean energy demand under its Neighborhood First policy.