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PM Modi Visits Bhutan to Inaugurate Hydro Project, Boost Ties
India's Prime Minister is going to visit Bhutan for two days.
A big part of the visit is to open a new, large hydroelectric power plant that both countries built together.
This plant will give Bhutan more power and provide clean energy for India.
The Prime Minister will also attend a special celebration for the birthday of Bhutan's Fourth King.
During his visit, holy relics of Buddha from India will be in Bhutan, and the Prime Minister will pray with them, showing a spiritual connection.
They will also talk about important things like building new train tracks between their countries and supporting Bhutan's big plans for the next five years with a large financial grant from India.
This visit shows how close friends India and Bhutan are and how they plan to work together for the future.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on an official visit to Bhutan on November 11-12, 2025.
The visit includes the joint inauguration of the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project with the King of Bhutan.
PM Modi will participate in celebrations for the 70th birth anniversary of Bhutan’s Fourth King.
Holy Buddha relics from India are being exhibited in Bhutan, and PM Modi will attend a prayer festival.
India committed ₹10,000 crore to Bhutan's 13th Five Year Plan and will discuss cooperation on rail connectivity and emerging sectors.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan
- What
- Official visit including bilateral discussions, inauguration of the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, participation in the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of Bhutan’s Fourth King, and attending a prayer festival for Buddha relics.
- Where
- Kingdom of Bhutan
- When
- November 11-12, 2025
- Why
- To celebrate and strengthen the unique partnership between India and Bhutan, enhance energy cooperation, support Bhutan's development plans, and foster collaboration in new sectors.
India's Development Partnership
Bhutan's Regional Engagements
Economic Cooperation
India's Development Partnership
India commits ₹10,000 crore grant for Bhutan's 13th Five Year Plan, supports rail connectivity, and the Gelephu Mindfulness City project, reinforcing its role as a primary development partner.
Bhutan's Regional Engagements
Bhutan seeks to advance collaborations in emerging sectors like space and fin-tech, indicating a desire to diversify its partnerships and economic avenues.
Key facts
- Visit Dates
- November 11-12, 2025
- Key Inauguration
- 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project
- Key Meetings
- King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay
- Spiritual Event
- Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha
- Financial Commitment
- ₹10,000 crore grant for Bhutan's 13th Five Year Plan (2024-2029)
- Infrastructure Focus
- Rail connectivity projects (Kokrajhar-Gelephu, Banarhat-Samtse)
- Policy Framework
- Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (1949, revised 2007)
Timeline
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Following this, Thai monks explored UP's Buddhist sites.
Later, they admired a Buddha statue in Hyderabad.
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India (via Twitter)
“Heartfelt appreciation to the people and leadership of Bhutan for the reverent welcome accorded to the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha from India.These relics symbolise the timeless message of peace, compassion and harmony. The teachings of Lord Buddha are a sacred link between…”
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Sources
PM Modi’s visit to Bhutan on Nov 11-12 to focus on energy, infra, development projects
Thai Buddhist Monks Visit Hussainsagar Buddha Statue
PM appreciates Bhutan’s warm reception of sacred Buddha relics
PM Modi not just political leader but a spiritual master: Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay
PM Modi set for historic Bhutan visit
PM Modi hails Bhutanese people for grand welcome of Lord Buddha's sacred relics
PM Modi To Visit Bhutan On November 11-12: Inaugurations To Celebrations, Here’s The Plan
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