Energy Minister Inspects Hetauda-Dhalkebar 400-kV Transmission Project

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 2:08 PM on Latest, National, Politics,

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has inspected the 400-kV transmission line and substation project linking Hetauda and Dhalkebar.

According to the Minister’s Private Secretariat, Shrestha received information about the multi-circuit towers being constructed along the transmission line during the inspection.

On the occasion, Minister Shrestha stressed the need to complete the project within the stipulated timeframe. Construction of the transmission line began around 12 years ago, but its progress has been delayed due to various challenges.