India’s Ministry of Power has approved the export of up to 654 MW of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours a day until December 31, 2026, amid disruptions to the country’s hydropower generation infrastructure.
The approval follows damage caused by recent floods and landslides in Nepal, which has affected hydropower facilities and reduced domestic electricity generation. The additional electricity supply is expected to support Nepal’s power requirements while restoration work continues.
Under the approved arrangement, up to 600 MW of electricity can be supplied through the Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar 400 kV double-circuit transmission line. Another 54 MW can be transmitted through the Tanakpur-Mahendranagar 132 kV single-circuit transmission line.
The electricity export will be available for 18 hours each day, from midnight to 6:00 p.m. The arrangement has been made effective from September 13, 2026, and will remain in place through the end of the year.
The Ministry of Power will review the quantum of electricity to be exported from January 2027 in December 2026, based on Nepal’s requirements and the status of its power generation infrastructure.
The temporary power supply arrangement reinforces the cross-border electricity cooperation between India and Nepal and provides additional support to Nepal’s power system during the ongoing disruption to its hydropower infrastructure.
