The Union Cabinet approved the signing of MoU between India and Bhutan on extending cooperation in the field of Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Measures.
MOUs and Agreement
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bhutan on extending cooperation in the field of Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Measures. The MoU was signed between Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Government of India and Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan. As part of this MoU, India aims to assist Bhutan to enhance energy efficiency in the household sector by promoting star labeling programme developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
The formulation of building codes, to suite the climate condition of Bhutan, will be facilitated based with India’s experience.
The MoU has been prepared by Ministry of Power in consultation with Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Department for Promotion of industry and internal Trade (DPIIT).
Capital- Thimphu
Currencies- Bhutanese Ngultrum, Indian Rupee
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