Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, has joined the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) in Bhutan as a founding member.
In a post on social media, Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk said, ” With more than three decades of experience in building, financing and operating large-scale infrastructure across sectors including energy, ports, logistics and transportation, Mr Adani has led major investments in infrastructure and renewable energy, with operations and partnerships across multiple global markets. Mr Adani’s leadership in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure resonates with Bhutan’s commitment to environmental stewardship and climate responsibility.”
“The announcement also builds on the strong and growing partnership between Bhutan and the Adani Group, including the landmark collaboration with Druk Green Power Corporation to jointly develop 5,000 MW of hydropower capacity in Bhutan,” he added.
A Memorandum of Understanding for this partnership was signed between Druk Green Power Corporation Limited and Adani Power Limited at the Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong on Saturday.
During the event, Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and Adani also jointly laid the foundation stone for the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydropower Project.
The Gelephu Mindfulness City has emerged from the vision of Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk and is seen as a global vision to establish an oasis of mindfulness and prosperity amid increasing global uncertainties and geostrategic challenges.
It seeks to offer the world a different path of development, one where traditional Bhutanese values of spirituality and harmony with nature blend with innovation, technology and economic vibrancy.
“Deeply privileged to be a founding member of the Gelephu Mindfulness City. Indeed, a visionary initiative of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck that reflects Bhutan’s enduring commitment to mindful and sustainable development,” Adani said in a post on X.
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He stated, “In a significant step for our energy partnership, we advanced key milestones by signing an MoU for 5,000 MW of hydropower and officially commencing the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project. I am sincerely grateful for the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister Dasho @tsheringtobgay at the ceremony to mark this occasion.”
We will continue to strengthen this partnership rooted in sustainability, trust and long-term value, he added
