Bhutan's Energy Minister meets Manohar Lal on hydropower cooperation
On 18 October 2024, in New Delhi, Bhutan's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal to strengthen India-Bhutan hydropower cooperation, including on the Puna-1 HEP project.
Summary
On 18 October 2024, in New Delhi, Bhutan's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering met Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal. They discussed boosting energy production from the Puna-1 Hydroelectric Power Project and future cooperation in energy generation. Manohar Lal reaffirmed India's commitment to hydropower development with Bhutan, saying 'More Power means more happiness.'
Key facts
- Date
- 18 Oct 2024
- Place
- New Delhi
- Bhutan
- Lyonpo Gem Tshering, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
- India
- Manohar Lal, Union Power Minister
- Project discussed
- Puna-1 Hydroelectric Power Project
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which hydroelectric project was specifically discussed when Bhutan's Energy Minister met Manohar Lal in New Delhi on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Puna-1 Hydroelectric Power Project
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: both sides discussed enhancing collaboration to further boost energy production from the Puna-1 HEP project.
Who is Bhutan's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources who met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Lyonpo Gem Tshering
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Bhutan, H.E. Lyonpo Gem Tshering, met Manohar Lal in New Delhi.