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The Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri E. Ahamed told the Lok Sabha today that cooperation in the field of hydro-power generation is one of the pillars of India-Bhutan economic cooperation. The 336MW Chukha Project and 60MW Kurichu Project built in Bhutan with India’s assistance are already operational, supplying electricity to India. The 1020 MW Tala Project, currently under implementation, is another flagship project. Most of the power generated from this project will be exported to India.
Government of India is also funding the preparation of the Detailed Project (DPR) of Punatsangchu (Stage I) project with an estimated potential of 900 MW. An MoU for undertaking preparation of DPRs of Punatsangchu (Stage II) and Mangdechu Project, with an estimated combined potential of 1500 MWs was signed on January 25, 2005.
The above information was given by Shri E. Ahamed while replying to a question by Smt. Kiran Maheshwari.
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