The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a meeting with the newly appointed energy minister Dipak Khadka on Thursday in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. 

The delegation, led by NICCI President Shreejana Rana, included Vice President Sunil KC, Treasurer Kunal Kayal, Executive Member Arun KC, Convener of the Energy Committee Batu Lamichhane, Deputy Director Marshal Rathour, and Finance Head Nimesh Nepal. 

The meeting focused on attracting foreign investments, project development, and capacity enhancement in the energy sector. 

These are crucial for reducing the country’s trade deficit through energy exports to India and other countries via Indian transmission lines, NICCI said in a statement. 

On the occasion, KC highlighted several key issues in the energy sector.  

He emphasised the need for a joint mechanism involving the private sector, the Nepal Army, and government representatives to facilitate the timely import of explosives, which is crucial for project completion. 

He urged collaboration with the Indian and Bangladeshi governments to develop transmission lines and organise joint roadshows in India and Bangladesh to attract investments.