Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project

Why in news?

• Recently Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned two units of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project.
• This project is part of the bilateral agreement between India and Bhutan.
• It is being developed by the Hydroelectric Project Authority.

Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project:

• Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric Project is a joint project of India-Bhutan.
• It is located in Bhutan.
• An agreement was signed for this in July 2006.
• This project is being developed in two phases-
  • 1200 MW Phase-I
  • 1020 MW Phase II
• This project is being developed on the Punatsangchhu River.
  • It is also known as Sankosh River.
  • This river originates in Bhutan and joins the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
• The 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project is being constructed in Wangdue Phodrang District of Western Bhutan.
• It is a run-of-the-river project.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL):

• It is a premier public sector undertaking of India.
• It is a pioneer in the design, manufacturing and engineering of power generation equipment and other heavy engineering goods.
• Established: Year 1964
• It is today one of the largest electrical equipment manufacturing companies in the world.