Agreement for Indo-Bhutan joint venture hydroelectric project signed

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News: The Concession Agreement was signed between the Royal Government of Bhutan and Kholongchu Hydro Energy Limited for the Kholongchhu (Joint Venture) Hydroelectric Project.

Facts:

  • Kholongchu Hydroelectric Project: It is a run-of-the-river project located on the lower course of the Kholongchu River in Trashiyangtse district in eastern Bhutan.
  • Implementation: The project will be implemented by Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited, a joint venture company formed between Druk Green Power Corporation(DGPC) of Bhutan and Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited(SJVN) of India.
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