PM Modi, Bhutan PM inaugurate major hydropower project

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, jointly inaugurated the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project during his state visit to Bhutan. The project, developed collaboratively by the Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan, marks a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation in clean energy.

With its commissioning, Bhutan’s installed power capacity rises by nearly 40%, reinforcing the country’s energy independence and contributing to regional energy security. The inauguration reflects the deepening strategic partnership between India and Bhutan, especially in sustainable development and cross-border infrastructure.