India approves purchase of additional 200 megawatts of electricity from Nepal, boosting exports to 1,140.7 megawatts

India has approved increased electricity imports from 34 Nepali hydropower projects, expanding sales to Haryana and Bihar during the monsoon.

India will purchase an additional 200 megawatts of electricity from Nepal. The Central Electricity Authority under India’s Ministry of Power has approved importing electricity to Haryana state under a mid-term agreement.