The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved an MoU between India and Bhutan on Energy Efficiency. India aims to enhance Bhutan’s energy efficiency through star labeling programs and training initiatives. This collaboration facilitates the exchange of information and technical expertise, promoting energy conservation in Bhutan.
BEE is spearheading the country’s Star-labelling program that now covers 37 appliances used in daily life.
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). The MoU will enable exchange of Information, data and technical experts related to Energy Efficiency and energy conservation between India and Bhutan. It will help Bhutan to ensure availability of energy efficient products in the market. The MoU will analyze energy efficiency policies and cooperation in the field of energy efficiency research and technology deployment.
