Vinod Bhat
New Delhi: Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, shall embark on a four day official visit to Bhutan, aimed at further strengthening the longstanding partnership between India and Bhutan, particularly in the hydropower and energy sectors.
During the visit, the Union Minister will review the progress of key bilateral hydropower projects, including the Punatsangchhu-I and Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Projects, which are central to the India–Bhutan energy cooperation framework. He is also scheduled to participate in important project milestones and interact with officials and technical teams involved in their implementation and operation.
The visit underscores the shared commitment of both countries to deepen cooperation in clean energy, enhance cross-border power trade, and support Bhutan’s socio-economic development. Hydropower collaboration remains a cornerstone of India–Bhutan relations, delivering mutual benefits through sustainable energy generation and strengthened economic ties.
The Union Minister’s engagements in Bhutan will also include discussions with senior Bhutanese leadership to further advance bilateral cooperation across sectors of mutual interest.
