TNPSC Thervupettagam
August 10 , 2021 998 days 693 0
  • Bhutan’s India-assisted Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project was conferred with the Brunel Medal award.
  • The award was given by the London-based Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
  • The award was given as a mark of excellence in civil engineering within the industry.
  • It was handed over to the Chairman of Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority, Lyonpo Loknath Sharma.
  • One of the reasons the Mangdechhu project was awarded was because of its social and environmental credentials.
  • The project will reduce 2.4 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
  • The Brunel Medal is historically given to major projects and organisations across the world.

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