Govt completing 10 transmission lines in 2026/27

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, June 1: The government has made a target to complete construction of at least 10 transmission lines which are under-construction within upcoming fiscal year 2026/27.

The government has allocated Rs. 85 billion 540 million for energy production, transmission and distribution, out of which Rs. 70 billion has been earmarked solely for completing construction of the under-construction transmission lines and sub-stations, according to the ministry for energy, water resources and irrigation.

At a press meet on Sunday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said that the budget has given strategic importance to energy sector and allocated the amount accordingly so as also to attract private sector from production to trade of energy.

According to the details, the government will complete construction of Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400kv transmission line and complete new Khimti-Barhabise-Kathmandu transmission line.

Enlisted under to be completed are Lalbandi-Nawalpur-Salimpur 132kv, Kushaha-Biratnagar 132kv, Nepalgunj-Nanpara 132kv transmission lines.

Similarly, Kushma-Tallo Modi-Naya Modi 132kv and Kaligandaki-Ridi 132kv transmission lines are also to be completed in 2026/27.

Tumlingtar-Shitalpati 220kv, Dhalkebar-Balganga 132kv, Bhumai-Hakui 132kv, are also to be completed.

The government has also targeted to speed up the construction of Hetauda-Ratmate-Lapsifedi-New Damauli-New Butwal 400kv transmission lines.

For cross border energy trade expansion, Butwal-Gorakhpur and Inaruwa-Purniya transmission lines are in priority.

There are plans to complete study and initiate process for construction for Dhalkebar-Mujafarpur-Sitamadhi, Lamki-Dodhara-Bareli, Lamahi-Lakhnau, Nijgadh-Motihari and Chilime Hub Kerung transmission lines.

Announcement has also been made to accelerate construction of Karnali corridor national transmission line and expand electrification in Karnali's local levels where national grid is yet to reach.