Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project – Bhutan


 

  • The Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project is a 1,020 MW run-of-river power plant located on the Punatsangchhu River located in the Wangdue Phodrang district of Bhutan. 
  • It is a collaborative project between the Governments of India and Bhutan.
  • The project was fully commissioned in August 2025, with all six units operational. 
  • It features a concrete gravity dam, underground powerhouse, and six Francis turbines. 
  • The surplus electricity generated by the project will be exported to India.


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