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Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

Jan 31, 2026 3 mins read
Dorjilung hydropower to raise GDP by 2.4%, generate 5,000 jobs

The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domestic product (GDP) by about 2.4 percent during its operational phase and creating around 5,000 jobs, according to the World Bank Group.

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