<p>India-assisted Mangdechhu hydroelectric project in Bhutan has been awarded the prestigious Brunel Medal for excellence in civil engineering by the UK-based Institute of Civil Engineers.</p>.<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the 720 MW project on August 17 last year during his visit to Bhutan.</p>.<p>The run-of-river power plant, built on the Mangdechhu River in Trongsa Dzongkhag district of central Bhutan at a cost of Rs 4,500-crore, is seen as a symbol of friendship between the two countries.</p>.<p>The awards committee of the UK-based Institute of Civil Engineers conferred the prestigious Brunel Medal on the ‘Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project’ authority, officials said.</p>.<p>The Mangdechhu project was funded by India through a 70 per cent loan and a 30 per cent grant.</p>.<p>The Mangdechhu power plant was developed by the Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority, which was jointly constituted by the Indian and the Bhutanese governments.</p>.<p>Most of the electricity generated by the plant meets the energy requirements of Bhutan and the surplus electricity is exported to India.</p>.<p>The construction of the plant began in 2012 and was completed in seven years, officials said.</p>.<p>India-assisted hydropower projects in Bhutan are an example of win-win cooperation, providing a reliable source of inexpensive and clean electricity to India and generating export revenue for Bhutan, said an official.</p>
<p>India-assisted Mangdechhu hydroelectric project in Bhutan has been awarded the prestigious Brunel Medal for excellence in civil engineering by the UK-based Institute of Civil Engineers.</p>.<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the 720 MW project on August 17 last year during his visit to Bhutan.</p>.<p>The run-of-river power plant, built on the Mangdechhu River in Trongsa Dzongkhag district of central Bhutan at a cost of Rs 4,500-crore, is seen as a symbol of friendship between the two countries.</p>.<p>The awards committee of the UK-based Institute of Civil Engineers conferred the prestigious Brunel Medal on the ‘Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project’ authority, officials said.</p>.<p>The Mangdechhu project was funded by India through a 70 per cent loan and a 30 per cent grant.</p>.<p>The Mangdechhu power plant was developed by the Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority, which was jointly constituted by the Indian and the Bhutanese governments.</p>.<p>Most of the electricity generated by the plant meets the energy requirements of Bhutan and the surplus electricity is exported to India.</p>.<p>The construction of the plant began in 2012 and was completed in seven years, officials said.</p>.<p>India-assisted hydropower projects in Bhutan are an example of win-win cooperation, providing a reliable source of inexpensive and clean electricity to India and generating export revenue for Bhutan, said an official.</p>