News And Update / Press Release

In a major development to boost Indo-Nepal cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy development, a High-Level Delegation from Nepal led by Shri Kamal Bahadur Shah, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Sudurpaschim Province visited NHPC Corporate Office, a Navratna enterprise of Govt. of India on 1st May 2025.

Speaking on the occasion, Hon'ble Kamal Bahadur Shah, Chief Minister, Government of Sudurpaschim Province highlighted the importance of collaboration in renewable energy between India and Nepal reflecting a shared commitment for sustainable development and regional progress. Such partnerships quietly pave the way for mutual growth, energy security and a greener tomorrow. In his address, Shri R.K. Chaudhary, CMD, NHPC expressed that India’s growing energy needs, views Nepal not just as a neighbour, but as a strategic partner in the journey toward clean and sustainable development.  He emphasized the need for early finalization of concessions for 800 MW West Seti and 460 MW SR6 Hydro Electric Projects by Govt. of Nepal to ensure early start of their implementation. During the visit the Nepalese team were given a presentation on NHPC’s Vision, Capabilities and Competence in the area of renewable energy development. Discussions were also held on India & Nepal Cooperation towards further development of renewable energy in both the countries.   

The Hon’ble Chief Minister was accompanied by Shri Bir Bahadur Thapa, Hon'ble Minister for Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives, Shri Ghanashyam Chaudhary, Hon’ble Member of Provincial Assembly and the Leader of the Parliamentary Party, Shri Naresh Shahi, Hon'ble Member of Provincial Assembly, Shri Jhapat Saud, Hon'ble Member of Provincial Assembly, Dr. Kamal Prasad Pokhrel Sharma, Chief Secretary, Government of Sudurpaschim Province, Shri Sher Bahadur Bhandari, Member, Policy and Planning Commission, Sudurpaschim, Shri Surat Kumar Bam, Secretary for the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure, Dr. Jitu Upadhyaya, Political Advisor of the Chief Minister, Shri Ram Bahadur Bista, Private Secretary to the Chief Minister and Shri Manoj Kumar Singh, Third Secretary, Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi. Shri Vikas Kumar Meena, Under Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India was also present. Shri R.P. Goyal, Director (Finance), Shri Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), and Shri Suprakash Adhikari, Director (Technical) alongwith Heads of various NHPC Divisions were also present on the occasion.