October 11: The construction of the Kaligandaki Corridor transmission line has reached its completion. This 220-kV double-circuit transmission line is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing the national electricity grid system.

The transmission line starts at the Dana substation in Annapurna rural municipality-3, Myagdi, and spans an impressive 88 kilometers to reach the New Butwal Substation in Sunwal, Nawalparasi.

In 2017, the contract for the construction of this 88-kilometer transmission line, known as the Kushma-New Butwal Transmission Line, was signed with the Indian company L&T.

The project's estimated cost stands at approximately Rs 11 billion, and it was jointly implemented by the government and the Nepal Electricity Authority, with support from the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) under the Asian Development Bank. 

Kulman Ghising, the managing director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), expressed hope that the operation of this transmission line will significantly enhance the reliability of the integrated electricity supply system and address voltage-related issues in the Nawalparasi and Rupandehi areas. (RSS)