| S.no |
Name of the MoU/Agreement |
Synopsis of the MoU |
Signed by |
| 1 |
MoU on Bhutan Institute of Medical Sciences |
GOI and RGoB shall cooperate in the setting up of a 50 seat undergraduate medical college through establishment of the Bhutan Institute
of Medical Sciences in Thimphu. GOI shall provide assistance not exceeding Rs. 25 crores as grant-in-aid. |
India: Shri S.M. Krishna, Hon’ble External Affairs Minister Bhutan: Lyonpo Ugyen Tshering, Hon’ble Foreign Minister |
| 2 |
MoU on Drug Demand Reduction and Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in
Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursor Chemicals and Related Matters. |
Cooperation to prevent illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals,
prevent money laundering, seize properties derived from illicit drug trafficking, combat illicit cultivation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic
substances and comply with the guidelines laid down by the International Narcotics Control Board. |
India: Shri S.M. Krishna, Hon’ble External Affairs Minister Bhutan: Lyonpo Ugyen Tshering, Hon’ble Foreign Minister |
| 3 |
Air Services Agreement (Cons) |
To facilitate the expansion of international air services opportunities, promote an international aviation system based on
competition among airlines; and ensure the
highest degree of safety and security in international air services. |
India: Shri S.M. Krishna, Hon’ble External Affairs Minister Bhutan: Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, Hon’ble Minister of Economic Affairs |
| 4 |
MoU for Development of ICT in Bhutan |
To establish a framework for cooperation for ICT program. Envisages that GoI would continue to provide financial
support for implementing the ICT projects under Bhutan’s 10th FYP and expedite the implementation of the
‘Total Solutions Project’ to be undertaken by RGoB through NIIT. RGoB will encourage the Indian ICT firms to invest in Bhutan. |
India: H.E. Smt. Nirupama Rao, Foreign Secretary Bhutan: H.E. Mr. Daw Penjo, Foreign Secretary. |
| 5 |
Harmonization of Seed Quality Testing and Standards for SAARC countries (HOC) |
Developing a project on “Harmonization of Seed Quality Testing and Standards for SAARC countries”, with IARI, New Delhi, India, as the Lead
Centre and suitable organizations in the Member States as cooperating centres. |
India: H.E. Smt. Nirupama Rao, Foreign Secretary Bhutan: H.E. Mr. Daw Penjo, Foreign Secretary. |
| 6 |
MOU for Cooperation of Search & Rescue Operations |
Seeks to promptly exchange Search and Rescue (SAR) information concerning an actual distress or a potential
distress situation and assist each other
in the conduct of SAR missions in their respective regions and across their common SAR boundaries. |
India: Shri M. Madhavan Nambiar, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation Bhutan: H.E. Maj Gen V. Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan. |
| 7 |
MoU on Technical Assistance to the National Environment Commission Secretariat of Bhutan |
Provides technical assistance for developing strategy for monitoring and management of air and water quality in
Bhutan and training of Bhutanese officials
for air and water quality monitoring and assessment. |
India: Shri S.P. Gautam, Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board. Bhutan: H.E. Maj Gen V. Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan. |
| 8 |
MoU regarding Consultancy Services for Preparation of National Transmission Grid Master Plan for Bhutan |
Formulates the terms & conditions for provision of consultancy services by the Central Electricity Authority, GoI, to the Department
of Energy, RGoB, for preparation of the National Transmission Grid Master Plan.. |
India: Shri Gurdial Singh, Member, Central Electricity Authority. Bhutan: H.E. Maj Gen V. Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan. |
| 9 |
Agreement for Preparation of DPR of Amochu Reservoir |
Defines the modalities etc. of preparation of DPR of Amochu Reservoir project (620 MW) |
India: Shri R.S. Sharma, CMD, NTPC Ltd. Bhutan: H.E. Maj Gen V. Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan |
| 10 |
Agreement for Preparation/updation of DPR of Kuri Gongri HEP. |
Defines the modalities etc. of preparation of DPR of Kuri Gongri HEP (1800 MW). |
India: Shri S.K. Garg, CMD, NHPC Ltd. Bhutan: H.E. Maj Gen V. Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan |
| 11 |
Agreement for Preparation of DPR of Chamkharchhu-I HEP. |
Defines the modalities etc. of preparation of DPR of Chamkharchhu-I HEP (670 MW). |
India: Shri S.K. Garg, CMD, NHPC Ltd. Bhutan: H.E. Maj Gen V. Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan |
| 12 |
Agreement for Preparation/updation of DPR of Kholongchhu HEP. |
Defines the modalities etc. of preparation of DPR of Kholongchhu HEP (486 MW). |
India: Shri H.K. Sharma, CMD, SJVNL Ltd. Bhutan: H.E. Maj Gen V. Namgyel, Ambassador of Bhutan |
