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China's Xizang Autonomous Region grants grid power to villages in northern Nepal

Funder	Government of Tibet Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China
Recipient Organization	Government of Nepal
Country	Nepal
Start Date	Sep 23, 2023
End Date	Aug 23, 2029
Duration	2,161 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`105731`

Grant Description

During Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s official state visit to China (September 23–30, 2023), the Chinese side agreed to support Nepal’s request to supply electricity to remote villages in northern border regions.

This cooperation will be carried out by the Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, which shares a border with several Nepali provinces.

The two sides signed a framework agreement on energy cooperation, under which rural electrification efforts—including cross-border grid extension—were identified as a potential area of support.

As of late 2023, implementation was expected to begin in select villages, but details on coverage and delivery modalities remain limited.

📋 Staff Comments

While media coverage and bilateral statements confirm the agreement's signing and intent, specific implementation details (e.g., village locations, delivery method, infrastructure components) are currently unavailable.
The commitment date is proxied to the first day of Dahal's visit.

📚 Sources & References

Aid Management Information System
Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China and Nepal
Nepal replugs China grid plan to power up northern villages Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.

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Government of Nepal

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