Bhutan reiterates commitment to achieve 10,000 Mw by 2020
India and Bhutan have reiterated their commitment to achieve the target of 10,000 Mw of power generation in
Bhutan by 2020.
This transpired during the state visit to India of the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, at the invitation of India President Pratibha Patil, where both countries expressed satisfaction over the cooperation in the hydropower sector.
The King conveyed appreciation for the invaluable support that the Government of India provides for Bhutan’s socio-economic development, including power generation projects.