Tezzbuzz Desk- After the damage to power generation capacity due to floods in Nepal, India has decided to increase power supply to help the neighboring country. Under this, India will export electricity to Nepal for 18 hours every day till 31 December 2026. This decision is expected to help overcome the power shortage that has arisen in Nepal after the floods.
Nepal's power generation infrastructure has been damaged due to floods. Due to this, power supply has been affected in many areas and a situation of energy crisis has arisen. At such a time, India's decision to provide additional electricity is being considered as a relief step for Nepal. Cooperation in the energy sector has been going on between India and Nepal for a long time. Many agreements have been signed between the two countries regarding power trade and energy projects. The decision to export electricity for 18 hours daily is an important step towards taking this cooperation forward.
This will help in meeting the domestic needs of Nepal and can help in quickly normalizing the power system in flood affected areas. Also, this decision will further strengthen mutual relations and energy partnership between the two countries. This initiative of India is being seen as a form of cooperation towards the neighboring country and assistance in times of disaster.