India cooperation

India and Bhutan have commissioned the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu II hydroelectric project, increasing Bhutan’s hydropower capacity by almost 40 per cent. India has also extended a Rs 40 billion concessional line of credit for Bhutan’s energy projects, reflecting deeper cooperation in the power sector. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bhutan from 11 to 12 November 2025 at the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.    Prime Minister Modi and the King jointly inaugurated Punatsangchhu II…