Bhutan PM Calls Adani-DGPC Hydropower Deal a Milestone in India-Bhutan Ties

New Delhi, Sep 2025 : Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has hailed the signing of the 570 MW Wangchu Hydropower Project agreement between Adani Power Limited and Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) as a “historic” step in Bhutan-India clean energy cooperation.

“This evening, I witnessed the signing of the 570 MW Wangchu Hydropower Project agreement between Adani Power Limited and DGPC, which is a milestone in Bhutan-India clean energy cooperation,” Tobgay posted on X. The deal is seen as a major boost to regional energy security and sustainable development.

During his official visit to India, Tobgay engaged in diplomatic, cultural, and spiritual programmes. In Delhi, he met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following their talks, Jaishankar described the India-Bhutan partnership as “unique and time-tested,” noting that bilateral ties continue to strengthen across diverse sectors.

On Friday, Prime Minister Tobgay, accompanied by his wife Om Tashi Doma, visited the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya. The Bhutanese dignitaries offered prayers, participated in rituals, and toured the temple complex, reflecting the cultural and spiritual bonds between the two nations.

Tobgay’s visit underscores the growing strategic and people-to-people linkages between India and Bhutan, with energy cooperation serving as a cornerstone of their relationship. The Wangchu project, once operational, is expected to significantly enhance Bhutan’s power generation capacity while deepening energy trade with India.