India, SL advance talks on cross-border grid interconnection

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India and Sri Lanka have taken another step forward in their landmark power grid interconnection project, holding a virtual meeting on Thursday (30), to discuss implementation modalities and next steps for regional energy integration.

Senior officials from both countries met virtually to deliberate on the operational framework for the proposed India–Sri Lanka power grid interconnection, a key regional energy initiative aimed at enhancing cross-border electricity trade.

The Indian delegation was led by Power Ministry Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, while the Sri Lankan delegation was headed by Energy Ministry Secretary Prof. K.T.M. Udayanga Hemapala.

The discussions focused on the implementation modalities and technical coordination necessary to advance the project. This follows the 16 June 2025 meeting in New Delhi, where both sides finalised the technical parameters of the transmission link.

Once completed, the transmission line will allow Sri Lanka to import electricity during shortages and export surplus renewable power to India, helping the island nation earn valuable foreign exchange.

The project is also expected to strengthen grid stability, diversify energy sources, and integrate Sri Lanka into the broader South Asian regional power market.

Both sides agreed to continue technical and policy-level discussions to finalise the implementation roadmap in the coming months.