Kathmandu, Sept. 13 -- The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal), under the MCC Nepal Compact, has completed construction of the 18 km section of the cross-border transmission line, connecting the 400 kV New Butwal Substation to the Nepal-India border.

The completion marks an important milestone in Nepal's efforts to strengthen its electricity network and expand cross-border power connectivity, MCA-Nepal said in a statement.

MCA-Nepal said it accelerated construction of the 18-kilometre section in response to a request from the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and has completed the work within the agreed timeframe.

Speaking at an event held on Sunday at the New Butwal Substation, located in Nawalparasi (Barda...