AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeatwave Strain on Power Systems: India hit a new peak power demand of 260.45 GW on May 19, with Delhi’s summer load also topping out at 7,776 MW as cooling demand surges. Regional Defence Cooperation: India’s PRAGATI 2026 multilateral exercise kicked off at Umroi, Meghalaya, with Bhutan and 11 other nations, focusing on counter-terror drills in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain. Bhutan’s Industry Push: Bhutan’s MoICE outlined financing support mechanisms for priority sectors under its Industrial Development Roadmap 2025, including concessional loans and credit quotas to ease collateral-heavy lending for cottage and small industries. Border Modernisation: Bhutan is also moving to upgrade Integrated Check Posts with automation and biometric-style clearance, building on systems already running at Paro and Phuentsholing. Budget Momentum: Bhutan’s FY 2026–27 budget (Nu 135.565B) leans heavily into capital spending for resilience, healthcare, education, infrastructure, digital transformation and climate priorities.
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