Bhutan’s Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay graced the signing of the Shareholders Agreement between Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) and Adani Power Limited for the development of the 770 Megawatts (MW) Chamkharchhu-I Hydropower Project.
“This partnership marks another significant milestone in Bhutan’s hydropower development journey and further strengthens the long-standing energy partnership between Bhutan and India. “We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with the Royal Government of Bhutan and DGPC through the Chamkharchhu Hydroelectric Project. The project is part of the broader 5,000 MW hydropower development partnership between the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Adani Group. The 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I Hydropower Project will contribute to strengthening Bhutan’s energy security, particularly during the winter months, while creating opportunities to optimise and export surplus clean energy to India,” said Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, MD, DGPC. A post shared by Prime Minister of Bhutan (@pmo_bhutan) It is part of the larger 5,000 MW hydropower development partnership between Adani Group and the Royal Government of Bhutan. The MoU was signed in May 2025.
“We look forward to working closely with Adani Power to realise this important project and to advancing further opportunities under the broader hydropower development partnership,” Rinzin said. Hydropower will play a pivotal role in accelerating South Asia’s energy transition, and this project will contribute significantly to enhancing energy security, reducing carbon intensity, and advancing shared sustainability goals,” said Anil Sardana, Managing Director, Adani Power Ltd.
