1) Kholongchhu Hydel project Flashcards
1
Q
Where is this project going to start ?
A
Lower course of Kholongchhu river in Eastern Bhutan
2
Q
Context ?
A
India and Bhutan have contributed together for this 600MW project
3
Q
Implementation ?
A
By Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Ltd , a joint venture between Druk Green Power Corp (DGPC) of Bhutan and Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVN) of India
4
Q
What type of hydel project is this ?
A
“Run of the river” project – Such projects involve no or very less storage of water
5
Q
Which other projects are India assisting Bhutan ?
A
1) Mangdecchu project
2) Punatsangchhu-1
3) Punatsangchhu-2
6
Q
Significance ?
A
1) 1st hydropower venture in Bhutan’s less developed eastern region
2) 1st project to be constructed as a 50:50 venture and not as G-G agreement
