Environment & Social Management 

Environmental Clearance (EC) were accorded by the Competent Authority for the construction of all the three Phase-I small hydropower projects namely 54 MW Burgancghhu Hydropower Project (BHPP), 32 MW Yungichhu Hydropower Project (YHPP) & 18 MW Suchhu Hydropower Project (SHPP). The country’s environmental laws mandate any EC holder to adhere and comply with the terms and conditions of the EC.

In addition to EC, as required by the provisions of Chapter IX Occupational Health& Safety (OHS) of the Labour and Employment Act of Bhutan 2007, requires compliance to all the regulations under this Act. This compliance monitoring adheres to the regulation as follows:

•  Regulation on Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare, 2022

•  Regulation on Occupational Health & Safety for Construction Industry, 2022

Environment & Social Compliance Monitoring