Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has secured a contract worth ₹127 crore from Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power Limited (WHPL) in Bhutan for the Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project. This contract entails the construction of essential components such as diversion tunnels, hydromechanical gates, and cofferdams, which are crucial for the early initiation of the project's main civil works. The project is expected to be completed within nine months, reflecting HCC's expertise in handling complex hydroelectric projects in challenging terrains. This contract follows a thorough technical and financial evaluation by WHPL, emphasizing HCC's capability in the hydropower sector. Bhutan's hydropower sector is on the brink of significant growth, as outlined in the country's 13th Five-Year Plan (2024-29), which aims for an installed capacity of 6,000 MW and ongoing investments in large-scale hydroelectric projects. HCC has played a pivotal role in Bhutan's hydropower development over the past three decades, having contributed to notable projects such as Tala (1,020 MW) and Punatsangchhu-1 (1,200 MW).