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Q141
(NDA-II/2023)
International Relations & Global Affairs › India's Bilateral & Regional Relations
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The 480 MW Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project is situated in
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The Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project (480 MW) is situated in Nepal. It is a significant collaborative venture between India and Nepal, aimed at harnessing the hydroelectric potential of the Himalayan region.
- Collaboration: The project is being developed jointly by India's state-owned NHPC Limited and Nepal's Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL).
- Agreement: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the project was signed in June 2023 during the visit of Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' to India.
- Technical Details: It is a Peaking Run-of-River (PRoR) type project located on the Karnali River in the Kalikot district of Nepal. It features a 109-meter high dam and is expected to generate approximately 2448 GWh of electricity annually.
This project is a key component of the India-Nepal Joint Vision on Power Sector Cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties and regional energy integration.
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