Nepal, India, Bangladesh Sign Pact For Cross-Border Electricity Trade
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As per the agreement, Nepal will export its surplus electricity to Bangladesh via India annually during the rainy season, from June 15 to November 15. Nepal will use India's transmission line to distribute electricity through its territory to Bangladesh.
Nepal, India and Bangladesh on Thursday signed a long-awaited tripartite agreement to facilitate cross-border electricity trade, officials here said.
As per the agreement, Nepal will export its surplus electricity to Bangladesh via India annually during the rainy season, from June 15 to November 15. Nepal will use India's transmission line to distribute electricity through its territory to Bangladesh.
In the first phase, Nepal will export 40 MW of hydroelectricity to Bangladesh via Indian territory.
