MCA Nepal begins construction of New Butwal Substation, Transmission Line in Parasi

NAWALPARASI (BARDAGHAT SUSTA PASHCHIM): The development of the New Butwal Substation has been initiated today in Sunwal Municipality‑13, Parasi district. Work on an 18‑km transmission line was also launched at a function attended by Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal and the US Ambassador to Nepal, Dean R Thompson.

Finance Minister Khanal said construction of the substation and transmission line would directly contribute to sustainable economic development. He said, "This project reflects the government's commitment to expansion of access to clean energy and its promotion, to regional energy trade and to the national goal for achieving sustainable economic growth. We will transform the agreement for our national interests through the cooperation of MCC and MCA Nepal."

US Ambassador Thompson said the project has reached this stage due to untiring efforts over the past two years. "This shall contribute to Nepal's economic growth along with the trade," he said.

The transmission line and substation are expected to ensure uninterrupted power supply to households and businesses and would create more employment opportunities in the country, the US Ambassador added.

Chief of the District Coordination Committee, Bhagawati Prasad Yadav, suggested that the project should be advanced in partnership with all stakeholders, including local community members.

The project, being developed under the MCC Nepal Compact, is expected to establish vital energy trade relations between Nepal and India and to strengthen energy connectivity within Nepal.

The transmission line would connect the 400 kV New Butwal Substation up to the Nepal–India border point. The project is estimated to cost $50 million.

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