07/15/2026
Kathmandu, July 15: Nepal and India held the 13th meeting of the Joint Steering Committee on Power Sector Cooperation (JSC) in Pokhra on Wednesday, which focused on reviewing the bilateral power sector cooperation between the two countries, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu said in an official release.
As per the release, these meetings comprehensively reviewed the bilateral power sector cooperation between India and Nepal, including the development of hydropower projects, power trade and transmission infrastructure. Both sides appreciated progress on the development of new transmission lines, including the 400 kV Gorakhpur-New Butwal line.Both sides discussed ways to expedite and facilitate the implementation of ongoing and envisaged power generation and transmission projects.
Coordinated operation of Indian and Nepali grids, development of solar projects, cooperation in green hydrogen and capacity building of Nepali experts, were discussed.
Indian Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal called on the Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation of Nepal, Biraj Bhakta Shreshtha on 14 July 2026, prior to the JSC.
The discussions in the Joint Steering Committee will contribute towards stronger power section cooperation between India and Nepal.
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