AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWater Security in Paro: MoENR says 16 surface-water sources in Paro have dried up and 117 more are drying, prompting recharge-area protection, watershed restoration and nature-based spring revival plans. Infrastructure & Trade Connectivity: The Gelephu–Tareythang road is set for construction after a revised greenfield alignment cut the route to 12.6 km (1.5 km shorter), with detailed design and contractor prequalification advancing toward a June 2027 start. Border Towns & Logistics: MoICE is pushing targeted upgrades for border economies—dry ports at Pasakha and Nganglam aimed for full operation by June 2027—while rejecting a “price war” approach. Industrial Jobs Focus: MoICE links its 65,000-job target by 2035 to scaling 10 priority sectors, citing 1,287 industrial projects approved in 2025 but warning that skills gaps and finance access remain hurdles. Electric Cooking Pilot: StClean electric stoves are being rolled out in Bumthang and Wangdue to cut firewood dependence, with subsidised pricing for rural households. Hydropower Output: Bhutan’s hydropower generation rose 9.3% in the first seven months of 2026, led by higher output at Tala and Punatsangchhu-II. GLOF Preparedness: PM reiterates long-running early-warning and contingency planning, including basin-specific risk work and ongoing monitoring. Scrap Trade Pressure: A new “Gunda Tax” and alleged weighbridge/consignment manipulation concerns are threatening Bhutan–India scrap flows and raising cross-border trade integrity questions.
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