The Chukha project is the single largest source of revenue for the landlocked Bhutan. Although the potential for power generation in Bhutan has been estimated at 20,000MW, only about 360MW has so far been developed. hydroelectric generation stations, including the Chukka scheme with an installed capacity of 336MW.
More revenue from Chukka hydro
The tariff for the purchase of power to India from the Chukha hydro power project in Bhutan is to be increased by 33% from January 2005. The new rate was approved by the government of India on a request by the King of Bhutan.