India and Nepal have decided to form a joint task force to build a hydroelectric project utilising funds from both countries. The agreement was formed in Kathmandu at the 9th meeting of the Nepal-India Energy Secretary-Level Joint Steering Committee. Both the countries agreed to increase the energy capacity imported and exported through the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur interstate 400 kV transmission line. The Government of India welcomed the proposal of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to export electricity to the country. Contact: Government of India E-mail: indiaportal@gov.in Tel: 011-23710271, 23711316 Website: www.india.gov.in