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Jaishankar’s Bhutan Visit: Rs 4,000 Crore Credit Line

22 September 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSJaishankar’sBhutan Visit: Rs4,000 Crore CreditLine22 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

During a three-day trip to Bhutan, India’s foreign minister reviewed the partnership with the neighbouring kingdom and announced fresh financial support for energy projects.

Key facts

  • Visitor: S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister.
  • Dates: 16-18 September 2026.
  • Financial support: a concessional Line of Credit worth ₹4,000 crore, meant for energy projects.
  • Sectors reviewed: energy, connectivity, healthcare, agriculture, education and clean mobility.

Hydropower projects reviewed

ProjectCapacity
Punatsangchhu-I1,200 MW
Punatsangchhu-II1,020 MW

Exam angle

  • Credit line size: ₹4,000 crore, concessional, for the energy sector.
  • Match each Punatsangchhu project with its megawatt capacity.
  • Visit window: 16-18 September 2026.

Test yourself

1. What concessional Line of Credit did India extend to Bhutan during Jaishankar's September 2026 visit?

India extended a ₹4,000 crore concessional Line of Credit for energy projects.

2. What is the capacity of the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project reviewed during the visit?

Punatsangchhu-II is 1,020 MW; Punatsangchhu-I is 1,200 MW.

3. Which Indian minister visited Bhutan from 16 to 18 September 2026?

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made the visit.

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