India offers Nepal support to rebuild flood-hit hydropower and infrastructure
India has offered to help Nepal restore hydropower plants, roads, and bridges damaged by recent floods, which cut about 700 MW of power.
India has extended a helping hand to Nepal in the wake of devastating floods that have damaged critical infrastructure across the Himalayan nation. The offer covers restoration of hydropower plants, roads, and bridges, according to official sources.
The floods have severely disrupted Nepal's power generation, knocking out around 700 megawatts (MW) of capacity. This has compounded the challenges faced by the country as it works to recover from the disaster.
India's assistance comes at a time when its state-owned hydropower companies, NHPC and SJVN, are expanding their footprint in Nepal. Both firms have been involved in developing hydroelectric projects in the country, strengthening bilateral energy cooperation.
The rebuilding effort is expected to focus on restoring essential services and connectivity, which are vital for Nepal's economic recovery and the well-being of its citizens. The move underscores the close ties between the two neighbours, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors.