Land Acquisition for MCC Transmission Project Announced in Kathmandu

Kathmandu. The Kathmandu District Administration Office has issued a notice announcing the acquisition of nearly 740,000 square meters of land for the construction of the 400 kV electricity transmission line under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project.

According to the notice published today, the administration will acquire both private and government-owned land located in the Naglebhare and Lapsiphedi areas of Kathmandu for the project. The MCC-backed 400 kV transmission line is considered one of the most significant national infrastructure projects aimed at expanding Nepal’s electricity transmission network.

Out of the total land to be acquired, approximately 16,000 square meters belong to private individuals, while the remaining area is registered under the names of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the Government of Nepal.

Officials stated that the acquisition process will proceed as per legal procedures. The 400 kV transmission line, part of the Kathmandu–Hetauda–Dhulikhel–Inaruwa corridor, is a key segment of Nepal’s east–west power transmission network.

Authorities expect the project to play a vital role in strengthening Nepal’s electricity grid, supporting both domestic power supply stability and future energy exports.