Talks with India underway for electricity export: Minister Bhusal

PARASI: Minister for Energy, Hydropower and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal has said talks with India is underway for the export of surplus electricity. She called the private sectors to invest in hydropower. Minister Bhusal said it while inaugurating the 220/132 substation at Sunwal Municipality-13 in Parasi district on Thursday. “Government has aimed at ensuring every household’s access to electricity within two years. Now, the environment is created for every sector to consume electricity,” she said, adding that the electricity is however wasted in rainy season. For the utilisation of surplus energy, international trade is a must, she added. Minister Bhusal also underscored the need to use electric devices to help solve the energy crisis. Use of electrical appliances will also be important in the wake of rising price of petroleum products. Meanwhile, new Butwal Sub-Station is expected to enhance the supply of regular energy. Executive Director at NEA Kulman Ghising informed that the sub-station was built with the efforts of Nepal government and loan assistance of Asian Development. By RSS READ ALSO:

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