KATHMANDU, Aug 22: India has agreed to purchase an additional 80 MW of electricity generated from two hydropower projects in Nepal.
With this, the total approved export capacity to India reaches 1,090.9 MW, including the previously permitted 1,010.9 MW.
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Along with 40 MW approved for export to Bangladesh, Nepal’s total electricity export approval now stands at 1,130.9 MW.
Earlier, on August 11, India had approved 200 MW for export. On Thursday, it granted approval for the additional 80 MW.
Under the bilateral agreement, this medium-term approval is valid from August 21, 2025, to October 31, 2026. The permission covers 48.5 MW from Mewa Khola and 31.04 MW from Karuwa Seti Hydropower projects.
