Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) reported USD 107.75 million has been spent on MCC projects so far, including USD 80.09 million from U.S. funds and USD 27.66 million from the Nepalese government. Key projects include the 18 km Butwal-Gorakhpur transmission line, with 21 of 53 tower foundations completed, and substations in Damouli, Ratamate, and New Butwal under construction. After a brief suspension in early 2025, work resumed in July. Total MCC investment is expected to reach USD 747 million to strengthen the national power grid and strategic road network.
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