7 months ago
Assam Offers Surplus Electricity to Bangladesh via Tripura
Assam has extra electricity and wants to share it with Bangladesh.
Tripura has been helping by sending electricity to Bangladesh since 2016.
The leaders of Assam and Tripura talked about this and also about making a big road between their states better.
They might keep sending electricity to Bangladesh for more time.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed supplying surplus electricity to Bangladesh through Tripura.
Tripura has been supplying 100-160 MW of electricity to Bangladesh since March 2016.
The current MoU for electricity supply expires in March 2024 and may be extended.
Assam and Tripura CMs discussed electricity supply and highway widening during Sarma's visit.
Tripura's supply comes from the state-owned OTPC power plant in Gomati district.
- Who
- Assam and Tripura governments, Bangladesh
- What
- Assam's offer to supply surplus electricity to Bangladesh through Tripura
- Where
- Tripura, India and Bangladesh
- When
- Discussed during Assam CM's visit to Tripura (March 2024)
- Why
- Assam has surplus electricity and Bangladesh has energy needs
Key facts
- Supplying State
- Tripura
- Receiving Country
- Bangladesh
- Current Supply
- 100-160 MW
- Supply Start Date
- March 2016
- MoU Expiry Date
- March 2024
- Assam CM
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Tripura CM
- Manik Saha
Quotes
Manik Saha
Chief Minister of Tripura and holder of the Elementary and Secondary Education Department
“No noticeable development was seen in education, health and other sectors before 2018. Because of this, we are now compelled to work harder. Along with financial stress, several cases were also left behind. Despite these challenges, our government is committed to the development of all sections of society.”
thehansindia.com
“The appointment of Droupadi Murmu, a woman from the tribal community, as the President reflects the government’s commitment to tribal development. Earlier, attempts were made to divide and confuse tribal communities, but our vision is to ensure harmony and collective progress.”
thehansindia.com





