With which of the following countries has India signed a bilateral agreement to implement the Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric Project?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Bhutan
Explanation:
· The Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric Project is a bilateral initiative between the Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan.
· It consists of two stages: Punatsangchhu-I (1200 MW) and Punatsangchhu-II (1020 MW).
· These projects are part of a broader agreement to develop 10,000 MW of hydropower in Bhutan with Indian assistance.
· The project is located on the Punatsangchhu River in western Bhutan and is funded primarily through a mix of grants and loans from India.
Information Booster:
· Hydro-power is the biggest export of Bhutan to India, contributing significantly to Bhutan's GDP.
· Other major Indo-Bhutan projects include Chukha, Kurichhu, and Tala.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Vietnam: (Option a) Cooperation is largely in defense and oil exploration, not major inland hydro projects.
(c) Nepal: (Option c) Major projects include Pancheshwar and Arun-III, but Punatsangchhu is exclusive to Bhutan.
(d) Myanmar: (Option d) Associated with the Tamanthi project, though progress has been slow.