The 9th meeting of the Empowered Joint Group (EJG), comprising representatives from GOI and RGoB, was held in Thimphu on 11-12 June 2012. Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, Minister for Economic Affairs chaired the meeting.. Various issues concerning bilateral mega Hydropower projects HEPs were discussed and their progress reviewed. It was decided to downsize Sankosh HEP from 4060MW to 2500 MW. EJG also directed the concerned Indian PSUs and DGPC, RGoB to urgently finalize and conclude JV agreements.