Engineers review plans at the India-funded Punatsangchhu-I hydropower project in Bhutan.
Construction of the Punatsangchhu-I hydropower project in Bhutan has recommenced after a seven-year hiatus. The 1,200-MW project, financially supported by India, aims to bolster Bhutan’s energy infrastructure.
Dam work officially restarted following a ceremony attended by ministers from both India and Bhutan, signaling renewed commitment to the project. The project had been stalled due to technical challenges and the need for extensive slope stabilization.
This resumption marks a critical step in strengthening energy cooperation between India and Bhutan, with potential implications for regional power supply and economic development.
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