India's energy explosion in Bhutan! Punatsangchu-II brightens the fate of the mountains

India’s Energy Revolution in Bhutan! Thousands of houses will be relieved with Punatsangchu-II, the map of the Hill Country will change photos last updated: August 27, 2025, 22:13 IST India Bhutan Relationship: India has created a new history of energy in the Plaintiff of Bhutan. The 1020 MW Punatsangchu-II hydroelectric project was completed. With the completion of this project, not only did Bhutan’s power ability increased by 40%, but thousands of homes shone with lights. This friendship of India-Bhutan has now become an example of green energy. Check out wonderful photos … (All Photo News18) The Punatsangchu-II (1020 MW) hydroelectric project made in collaboration with India was finally completed. The final unit 6 (170 MW) successfully connected to the network. After this achievement, Bhutan’s total power generation capacity increased by 40%. Bhutan’s total set capacity has now reached more than 3500 MW. This achievement for the hilly country is not only limited to generating electricity, but it is a big step towards its economic growth, industrial capacity and energy exports. This collaboration of India-Bhutan shows the depth of the relationship between the two countries. The project was formally concluded during the ceremony held in Bhutan on August 18. The Prime Minister of Bhutan and the top representatives of India were present at the event. This moment was not just for the energy project, but another example of India-Bhutan friendship, which further strengthened the partnership that has been going on for decades. India and Bhutan have so far completed 5 important hydroelectric projects. These projects are Kukh, Kutchu, Lock, Mangdechhu and now Punatsangu-II. These projects turned Bhutan into a green energy -after. While for India is a source of clean and reliable energy. Punatsangchu-II is not only an energy project, but is a symbol of ‘win-win partnership’ between India and Bhutan. India not only provided technical and financial support, but also played an important role in completing the entire project in time and safe. This achievement is in line with the Indo-Bhutan Energy Partnership Joint Documents (2024) between the two countries. This document highlights Clean Energy, new hydro projects and cross-border power trading. In the coming years, the two countries together will pursue more sustainable energy projects. It is striking that Bhutan fulfills electricity to India, along with the onset of its energy needs today. This relationship is not just matters, but about neighboring brotherhood and mutual faith. Punatsangchu-II is a picture of the India-Bhutan partnership, which will become an example of energy cooperation in South Asia for the coming decades. First Published: August 27, 2025, 22:12 IST Homenation India’s Energy Explosion in Bhutan! Punatsangchu-II brightens the fate of the mountains