After 7-yr halt, work starts on Bhutan’s largest hydel project
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After 7-yr halt, work starts on Bhutan’s largest hydel project

April 12, 2026
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In a significant boost to India-Bhutan energy cooperation, construction of the long-delayed Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-I) has officially resumed after being stalled for nearly seven years due to geological challenges. The milestone was marked by a concrete pouring ceremony on April 10, signalling the restart of dam construction works.

After 7-yr halt, work starts on Bhutan’s largest hydel project

The event was attended by Power []

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