Power import from India gives relief to western Terai

The additional 20 MW electricity imported by Nepal Electricity Authority from India has given some relief to the people of western terai districts from Saturday.

NEA added the imported electricity to its national power grid on Friday night that cut the load shedding hours between Butwal and Mahendra Nagar areas down to 25 hours a week from 40.

The imported power has been added to national grid through Tanakpur Transmitting Station, which is purchased at the rate of Indian Rs 4.5 per unit.

India has agreed to supply 60 MW power to Nepal while signing the agreement during the Power Summit 2008 held in Kathmandu recently. nepalnews.com ia Jan 03 09