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Thanks to Bhutan for its
Announcements... solidarity after Delhi incident
1,200 Punatsangchhu-I PM Modi said that while today is an important
Hydroelectric Project: Work
day for the Royal Family of Bhutan and all those
Megawatt on the main dam structure who believe in world peace, he has arrived here
has been approved to resume
with a heavy heart, as the horrific incident in
n Grant of land for the construction of a Delhi a day earlier has deeply pained everyone.
Bhutanese temple/Buddhist monastery and He was in constant contact throughout the night
guest house in Varanasi. with all agencies involved in the investigation.
n Decision to establish an immigration checkpoint Our agencies will get to the bottom of this
conspiracy, The perpetrators behind it will not be
at Hatisar across Gelephu. spared, All those responsible will be brought to
n Line of credit of ₹4,000 crore to Bhutan. justice. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude
for Bhutan’s spirit of solidarity following the
Agreements signed Delhi incident.
between the two countries

n Renewable energy, mental health services, and At the programme to mark the 70th
birthday of His Majesty the Fourth King,
healthcare between the two countries. the people of Bhutan expressed solidarity
n Renewable energy, health, and medical sectors. with the people of India in the wake
n Establishment of a institutional linkages between of the blast in Delhi through a unique
the PEMA Secretariat and the National Institute prayer. I will never forget this gesture.
of Mental Health and Neurosciences of the
Government of India. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

Inauguration of 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-
friendship between the two countries continues to
flourish on the foundation he laid. II Hydroelectric Project, constructed under a
The foundation of India-Bhutan hydropower coop- bilateral agreement between the Government
eration was laid under the leadership of the Fourth of India and the Government of Bhutan.
King. PM Modi remarked that this visionary foundation
has enabled Bhutan to become the world’s first car- has been made to connect the cities of Gelephu and
bon-negative country – an extraordinary achievement. Samtse to India’s vast rail network. Upon completion,
Bhutan ranks among the highest globally in per this project will provide greater access for Bhutanese
capita renewable energy generation and currently industries and farmers to India’s vast market. India
produces 100% of its electricity from renewable will also soon establish an immigration checkpoint
sources. Expanding this capacity further, a new near Gelephu to facilitate visitors and investors. Last
hydroelectric project exceeding 1,000 megawatts is year, India announced a ₹1,000 crore aid package for
being launched today, increasing Bhutan’s hydro- Bhutan’s five-year plan. This funding is being used in
power capacity by 40%. PM Modi emphasized that areas ranging from roads to agriculture, financing to
this partnership is not limited to hydro-electric power; healthcare, and other areas. This will make life easier
India and Bhutan are now taking significant steps for Bhutanese citizens. n
together in solar energy as well. Both countries are
also focusing on enhancing connectivity. A decision Scan the QR code to watch the
Prime Minister’s full programme.

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