MCA-Nepal signs contract for construction of 18 km cross-border transmission line

According to a statement released by MCA-Nepal, this 123.60 million US dollar contract will be built with Transrail Lighting Limited, which will be built from the new 400 kV capacity Butwal substation under construction in Nawalparasi (Bardghat Susta Paschim) district to the Nepal-India border for a contract period of 21 months.

MCA-Nepal executive director Khadga Bahadur Bista and Transrail Lighting Limited representative Amol Wafde signed the agreement in a ceremony held in the presence of officials from the Ministry of Finance, Nepal Electricity Authority, MCC and MCA-Nepal.

Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Chairman of the MCA-Nepal Board of Directors Ram Prasad Ghimire said, 'This 18 km transmission line with three substations with a total budget of 12.60 million US dollars will achieve Nepal's internal energy goals and establish Nepal in the regional energy market. Kulman Ghising, executive director of Nepal Electricity Authority, said that the 18 km section is not only an important bridge in terms of improving Nepal's energy infrastructure and intensifying cross-border energy cooperation with India. 'This achievement is a testament to the strategic vision and commitment of all involved.' Addressing the

ing ceremony, MCC Resident National Director Diane L. Francisco said, "This success achieved in the context of the contract for the construction of the 18 km cross-border transmission line is a major milestone in our common journey to transform Nepal's energy landscape and economic future." This achievement is one of the many successes achieved by MCC Nepal Compact last year, but it is of particular importance as it paves the way for the construction of a massive 297 km long transmission line He mentioned that the signed construction contract is a clear indicator of the progress being made.

'This 18 km cross-border part of the large transmission line reflects the commitment of the Nepalese government in achieving the goal of this national pride project and confirms that the collaborative efforts between all stakeholders will bring about successful achievement.' The remaining 297 km transmission line MCA-Nepal has informed that they are preparing to invite bids for the construction by the end of this year.