Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Nepal and India Discuss Hydropower Cooperation
Nepal and India had a meeting to talk about working together more in the hydropower sector.
Nepal wants to sell more electricity to India, and India wants to buy more electricity from Nepal.
They signed a big agreement in 2024 to export 10,000 megawatts of electricity over the next decade.
Right now, Nepal can only send about 1,000 megawatts to India.
The meeting was held at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, and both countries are excited about this cooperation.
Nepal's Independent Power Producers' Association (IPPAN) met with Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava to discuss hydropower cooperation.
The meeting focused on expanding cross-border electricity trade and enhancing energy cooperation.
Nepal aims to export 10,000 megawatts of electricity to India over the next decade under a 2024 agreement.
Currently, Nepal is authorized to export around 1,000 MW of surplus electricity to India.
The discussions highlighted the significant potential for deeper collaboration in the hydropower sector.
- Who
- Nepal's Independent Power Producers' Association (IPPAN) and Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava
- What
- Discussion on expanding cross-border electricity trade and hydropower cooperation
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal
- Why
- To enhance energy cooperation and facilitate greater electricity trade between Nepal and India
Nepal's Perspective
India's Perspective
Focus on Hydropower Sector
Nepal's Perspective
Nepal aims to boost electricity exports to India, leveraging its hydropower potential.
India's Perspective
India seeks to enhance energy cooperation and facilitate greater electricity trade with Nepal.
- Countries Involved
- Nepal, India
- Key Figures
- Mohan Kumar Dangi, Naveen Srivastava
- Sector
- Hydropower
- Agreement Year
- 2024
- Export Target
- 10,000 MW
- Current Export Capacity
- 1,000 MW