Published: 10 November 2025MEAInternational
PM Modi's State Visit to Bhutan: 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydro Project Inaugurated
Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a two-day State Visit to Bhutan (November 11-12, 2025) at the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The PM joined Bhutan in marking the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo as Guest of Honour.
Key outcomes: PM Modi and the King jointly inaugurated the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project. Work on the 1200 MW Punatsangchhu-I project's main dam will resume. India announced a concessional Line of Credit of INR 40 billion for Bhutan's energy projects. A new Immigration Check Post at Hatisar, Assam, was announced to facilitate movement of investors and visitors to the Gelephu Mindfulness City.
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Q: Discuss the significance of India-Bhutan hydropower cooperation as a pillar of the bilateral relationship, with reference to Prime Minister Modi's November 2025 state visit to Bhutan and its announced outcomes.
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During his November 11-12, 2025 state visit, PM Modi and King Jigme Khesar jointly inaugurated the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, announced resumption of 1200 MW Punatsangchhu-I dam work, a 40 billion rupee concessional Line of Credit for Bhutan's energy projects, and a new Hatisar immigration check post.
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The 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project was jointly inaugurated by PM Modi and the King of which country?
Explanation · Correct answer BPM Modi jointly inaugurated the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan during his two-day State Visit (November 11-12, 2025). The project enhances Bhutan's power generation capacity by nearly 40%.
