Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Paro and was received by Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to begin a two-day program in Thimphu.
- Modi and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will jointly inaugurate the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu‑II hydropower project built through India‑Bhutan cooperation.
- Punatsangchhu‑II is reported to nearly double Bhutan’s electricity generation and expand clean‑power exports to India, strengthening Bhutan’s revenue base.
- Modi will participate in the Global Peace Prayer Festival, offer prayers to the Sacred Piprahwa Relics at Tashichhodzong, and join events marking the Fourth King’s 70th birthday.
- Talks with the Bhutanese leadership will review new cross‑border rail links (Kokrajhar–Gelephu and Banarhat–Samtse) and discuss collaboration in fintech, innovation, entrepreneurship and space technology.