Borang-Naubise transmission line environmental review has entered the public comment stage as the Nepal Electricity Authority invites opinions on the revised initial environmental examination.
The Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu published a notice on 15 October 2026 regarding the Borang-Naubise (Ramtate) 220/132 kV transmission line project. The project runs through Dhading and Nuwakot districts in Bagmati Province.
Borang-Naubise Transmission Line Project Details
The transmission line has a total length of about 47.94 km as printed in the notice, running from the Borang substation in Rubi Valley Rural Municipality towards Naubise. About 193.23 hectares of land, covering permanent and temporary needs, is required for the project as printed.
The affected areas as printed in the notice include Rubi Valley, Khaniyabas, Tripurasundari, and Netrawati Dabjong rural municipalities and Nilkantha Municipality in Dhading district, and Tarkeshwor Rural Municipality and Belkotgadhi Municipality in Nuwakot district.
Written opinions and suggestions on the revised report are invited from affected municipalities, schools, hospitals, health posts, and stakeholders within 7 days of publication, by 22 October 2026. Comments can be sent to NEA Kathmandu (email neamd@nea.org.np, phone 01-4953059 and 4953009), the project office at Dhadingbesi, Dhading, or the Social Security and Environment Management Department at Matatirtha, Kathmandu.
Public consultation is a key step in the environmental examination process for transmission line projects. The revised report and the comments received will inform the next steps for the Borang-Naubise line.
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