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INDIA–BHUTAN COOPERATION ON TRANS-BOUNDARY RIVERS AND HYDROPOWER PROJECTS

India’s Water Resources Secretary visited Bhutan in February 2026, shifting focus from hydropower to holistic river basin management. Both sides advanced Punatsangchhu projects and strengthened Brahmaputra River flood forecasting. They addressed geological risks and GLOFs, promoting BBIN energy integration and diversified renewable cooperation.

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India-Bhutan Hydropower Cooperation: Challenges and Way Forward

The February 2026 energy dialogue between India and Bhutan focused on operationalising Punatsangchhu and Sankosh hydropower projects. It marked a shift toward integrated grid partnership, addressing energy deficits, debt risks, and geopolitics, with a 2040 roadmap stressing solar diversification.

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