7th Meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission

GS Paper II International Relations

Context: Recently, the 7th meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission was held in Kathmandu, Nepal.

India, Nepal hold Seventh Joint Commission Meeting

The 7th meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission was attended by the Indian External Affairs Minister and his Nepali counterpart to discuss various aspects of bilateral relations across a range of areas like trade and economic relations, land, rail and air connectivity projects, energy, disaster management etc.

It was established in 1987 as a platform for the Foreign Ministers of both countries to review all aspects of the bilateral partnership.

Power Export Agreement: Nepal and India signed a long-term agreement for the export of 10,000 MW of power to India for the next 10 years.
Cooperation in Renewable Energy: The Nepal Electricity Authority and India’s National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) also signed an MoU for cooperation in renewable energy.
Inauguration of Cross-Border Transmission Lines: Inauguration of 3 cross-border transmission lines which was completed with the help of India (132 kV Raxaul-Parwanipur, 132 kV Kushaha-Kataiya and New Nautanwa-Mainahiya lines).
Financial Aid for Reconstruction: India will provide 10 billion rupees to Nepal for reconstruction of earthquake hit areas of Jajarkot and Rukum West.
Satellite Cooperation Agreement: An agreement for the launch of Nepali satellites was formalized between the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology and NewSpace India Limited under the Indian Space Research Organisation.