Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India Grants Bhutan Rs 4,000 Crore Credit, 45 EVs
India and Bhutan held talks in Thimphu to help Bhutan grow.
India gave a big loan of Rs 4,000 crore for energy projects, like new hydropower and solar plants.
They also approved 12 new projects that cost Rs 332 crore to build roads, hospitals, and farms.
India gave 45 electric cars to Bhutan and opened two new parks to make the city greener.
The leaders met the king and the prime minister to talk about how to keep working together and help Bhutan become a cleaner, better place.
India approved 12 new Project Tied Assistance projects worth Rs 332 crore for Bhutan’s 13th Five‑Year Plan.
A Rs 4,000 crore concessional line of credit was granted through EXIM Bank for Bhutan’s energy projects.
India has already released Rs 1,250 crore for the Economic Stimulus Programme, Rs 735.20 crore for High Impact Community Development Projects, and Rs 200 crore as a Programme Grant.
During the talks, 45 electric vehicles were handed over and two green parks were inaugurated in Thimphu.
High‑level meetings included Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Bhutanese Foreign Secretary Pema Lektup Dorji, the King of Bhutan, and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.
- Who
- Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Bhutanese Foreign Secretary Pema Lektup Dorji, King of Bhutan, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, and other officials
- What
- India approved 12 new Project Tied Assistance projects, granted a Rs 4,000 crore energy line of credit, handed over 45 electric vehicles, and inaugurated two green parks in Bhutan
- When
- July 30–31, 2026
- Where
- Thimphu, Bhutan
- Why
- To support Bhutan’s 13th Five‑Year Plan, strengthen bilateral ties, and promote clean energy and sustainable development
- Total Indian commitment
- Rs 10,000 crore
- New PTA projects approved
- 12
- Energy line of credit
- Rs 4,000 crore
- Electric vehicles handed over
- 45
- Green parks inaugurated
- 2
- High Impact Community Development Projects funded
- Rs 735.20 crore