PM Modi, Bhutan King inaugurate Punatsangchhu-II Project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Tuesday jointly inaugurated the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project in the presence of the Sacred Buddha Relics, symbolising the spiritual and developmental bond shared by the two nations.With the inauguration of the Punatsangchhu-II Hydropower Project, India and Bhutan have reached another significant milestone in their energy partnership, further deepening their cooperation in the renewable energy sector.The 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project was fully completed in 2025 following the synchronisation of its final unit with Bhutan's national power grid. Later, PM Modi addressed a large gathering at the Changlimethang Celebration Ground in Thimphu, highlighting the centuries-old spiritual, cultural, and developmental partnership between India and Bhutan.The Prime Minister lauded Bhutan for becoming the world’s first carbon-negative country, calling it an “extraordinary achievement.” He also highlighted Bhutan’s leading position in per-capita renewable energy generation and its success in producing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. Under India-Bhutan energy partnership, a new 1,000-megawatt hydropower project was launched today, which will increase Bhutan’s capacity by 40%, and the resumption of another pending hydropower venture. He also confirmed that India and Bhutan are expanding cooperation in solar energy.

Energy and connectivity are two areas where India-Bhutan cooperation is deepening. pic.twitter.com/Nom6uV1Kt6

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2025

Modi said, “India and Bhutan are not just connected by borders; they are connected by cultures. Our relationship is one of values, emotions, peace, and progress.” He expressed confidence that the two countries would continue their journey on the path of peace, prosperity, and shared progress, invoking blessings of Lord Buddha and Guru Rinpoche on both nations.