First-Ever 132 kV Transmission Line Comes into Operation in Karnali Province

Kathmandu, Magh 19 — The Nepal Electricity Authority has brought a 132 kV transmission line into operation for the first time in Karnali Province. With the commissioning of the Kohalpur–Surkhet section under the Kohalpur–Surkhet–Dailekh 132 kV Transmission Line Project, the authority expects a major improvement in the region’s power supply system.

NEA Managing Director Hittendra Dev Shakya said the new line would significantly address long-standing issues such as overloading, frequent outages, and low voltage that persisted when electricity was supplied through a 33 kV line. He expressed confidence that the upgraded infrastructure would encourage the establishment of large industries in Karnali, increase industrial electricity consumption, and support overall economic growth in the province.

Following a site inspection in the third week of Poush, contractors were instructed to expedite the work. Project Chief Ravi Kumar Chaudhary stated that the approximately 52-kilometer Kohalpur–Surkhet section was completed swiftly as per the authority’s mandate. He added that construction of the second section, Surkhet–Dailekh, will now move forward at an accelerated pace.