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In Short : Cooperation with neighbouring countries in the power sector enhances energy security, optimizes resource utilization, and supports sustainable development. Cross-border electricity trade, shared transmission infrastructure, hydropower partnerships, and renewable energy integration enable reliable supply and cost efficiency. Regional collaboration reduces shortages, balances seasonal demand, and promotes clean energy growth while strengthening diplomatic and economic ties among participating nations.
In Detail : The Government of India, Ministry of Power, and its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) engage with neighbouring countries such as Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka to strengthen cooperation in the power sector.
A list of Memoranda of Understanding and agreements executed by the Ministry of Power and its CPSEs with neighbouring entities is placed at Table-1
The details of power generation and cross-border transmission links projects with neighbouring countries are placed at Table-2.
Table-1
List of MoUs/Agreements executed by the Ministry of Power and its CPSEs with neighboring countries
- Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Nepal for electric interconnections
- The Government of the Republic of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan for cooperation in energy efficiency
- Government of the Republic of India and Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
- The Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
- The Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
- NHPC Limited with the Investment Board, Government of Nepal (IBN)
- NHPC Limited with Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL), Nepal
- NHPC Limited with MIS Rastriya Prasaran Grid Company Limited(RPGCL), Nepal
- NTPC Limited with Nepal Electricity Authority
- NVVN and Nepal Electricity Authority
- Tripartite Agreement among NEA, NVVN and Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB)
- Power Grid Corporation of India with Nepal Electricity Authority
- Power Grid Corporation of India with DEPP, Ministry of Electric Power, Myanmar
- Power Grid Corporation of India with Government of Sri Lanka
- SJVN Limited with Govt. of Nepal represented by Ministry of Water Resources
- SJVN Limited with the Investment Board, Government of Nepal (IBN)
- SJVN Limited with Nepal Electricity Authority Memorandum of Understanding
Table -2
Details of projects with neighbouring countries for power generation:
| Country | Sl. No. | Name of the project | I.C. (MW) |
|
Nepal |
1 | Pokhra | 1 |
| 2 | Trisuli | 21 | |
| 3 | Western Gandak | 15 | |
| 4 | Devighat | 14.1 | |
| 5 | Arun-3 | 900 | |
| 6 | Lower Arun | 669 | |
|
Bhutan |
7 | Chukha | 336 |
| 8 | Kurichu | 60 | |
| 9 | Tala | 1020 | |
| 10 | Mangdechhu | 720 | |
| 11 | Punatsangchhu -II | 1020 | |
| 12 | Punatsangchhu-I | 1200 | |
| Bangladesh | 13 | Maitree STPP | 1320 |
Details of projects with neighbouring countries for cross-border transmission links:
| Country | Sl. No. | Transmission Link |
| Nepal | 1 | Muzaffarpur (India) – Dhalkebar (Nepal) 400 kV D/c line |
| 2 | Tanakpur (India) – Mahendranagar(Nepal) 132 kV S/c line | |
| 3 | Kataiya (BSPTCL) – Kushaha (Nepal) 132 kV line (3 circuits – one ckt HTLS & two ckts ACSR Panther) | |
| 4 | Raxaul (BSPTCL) – Parwanipur (Nepal) line 132 kV line (2 circuits) | |
| 5 | Ramnagar (BSPTCL) – Surajpura (Nepal) 132 kV line (1 circuit) | |
| 6 | New Nautanwa (Uttar Pradesh) – Mainhiya (Nepal) 132 kV D/c line | |
| 7 | Sitamarhi (India)- Dhalkebar (Nepal) 400 kV D/c (Quad Moose) line | |
| 8 | Nanpara (India) – Kohalpur (Nepal) 132 kV D/C line | |
| 9 | Gorakhpur -New Butwal 400 kV D/c (Quad) line | |
| 10 | Dododhara (Nepal) – Bareilly (New) (India) 400 kV (Quad) D/c line | |
| 11 | Inaruwa (Nepal) – Purnea (New) (India) 400 kV D/c (Quad) line | |
| 12 | Chameliya (Nepal) – Jauljivi (India) 220 kV D/c (Twin Moose) link | |
| 14 | Motihari (India) – Nijgad/Harnaiya (Nepal) 400 kV D/c (Quad Moose) line | |
| 14 | Lucknow (India) – Kohalpur (Nepal) 400 kV D/c (Quad Moose) line | |
| 15 | Reconductoring of Muzaffarpur (India) _ Dhalkebar (Nepal) 400kV D/c line with HTLS Conductor equivalent to Quad Moose | |
| Bhutan | 16 | Tala HEP (Bhutan) – Siliguri (ISTS) 400 kV (3 circuits Twin Moose) |
| 17 | Malbase (Bhutan) – Siliguri (ISTS) 400 kV (1 circuit Twin Moose) | |
| 18 | Chukha HEP (Bhutan) – Birpara (ISTS) 220 kV D/c line | |
| 19 | Malbase (Bhutan) – Birpara (ISTS) 220 kV S/c line | |
| 20 | Gelephu (Bhutan) – Salakati (ISTS) 132 kV S/c line | |
| 21 | Motonga (Bhutan) – Rangia (AEGCL, Assam) 132 kV S/c line | |
| 22 | Punatsangchu – I HEP (Bhutan) – Alipurduar (ISTS) 400 kV line | |
| 23 | Punatsangchu – II HEP (Bhutan) – Alipurduar (ISTS) 400 kV line | |
| 24 | Jigmeling (Bhutan) – Alipurduar (ISTS) 400 kV D/c (Quad) line | |
| Bangladesh | 25 | Baharampur (India) – Bheramara (Bangladesh) 400 kV 2x D/c line (along with 2×500 MW HVDC Back-to-Back terminal at Bheramara) |
| 26 | Surajmaninagar (TPTL, Tripura) – Comilla (Bangladesh) 400kV D/c radial interconnection (operated at 132kV) | |
| 27 | Katihar (India) – Parbotipur (Bangladesh) – Bornagar (India) 765 kV D/c line | |
|
Myanmar
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28 | Tamu (Myanmar) – Moreh (Manipur, India) |
| 29 | Imphal (India) – Tamu (Myanmar) 400 kV D/c line with 500 MW HVDC back-to-back terminal at Tamu (in 1st phase), along with Tamu (Myanmar) – Kaley (Myanmar) 230 kV D/c line | |
| Sri Lanka | 30 | New Madurai (India) and Mannar (Sri Lanka) 1000 MW VSC HVDC Bipole line |
This Information was given by The Minister of State in the Ministry Of Power, Shri Shripad Naik, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
