The Kingdom of Bhutan is reopening its borders after two and a half years on September 23, along with a revised tourism levy of $200 per day for international tourists and ₹1,200 for Indian visitors.
After over 30 years of bilateral energy cooperation between Bhutan and India, it appears both countries are re-examining the venture to accelerate hydropower development as envisioned earlier. However, both countries are equally looking forward to enhancing cross-border electricity trade (CBET) in the region, going by what was discussed at the Think Tank Forum conference on […]
While the South Asian region is endowed with abundant natural resources and a large potential to harness renewable energy mainly from hydropower, there is a need to develop innovative mechanisms and market norms through a regional grid to ensure energy security.