Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Bhutan, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, recently met with the Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, in New Delhi. Their meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding cooperation between the two nations in the hydropower sector.
Key points of discussion included: i) Puna-1 Hydroelectric Power (HEP) Project: Both sides discussed enhancing their collaboration to further boost energy production from this project; ii) Puna-2 Tariff Finalization; and iii) Future Collaboration: The two leaders explored potential avenues for future cooperation in energy generation.
India and Bhutan share a robust partnership in the hydropower sector, with several key projects contributing significantly to Bhutan’s economy and providing renewable energy to India.
