AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoRenewables Push: Bhutan’s Ministry of Finance rolled out a time-bound tax incentive framework under the Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Act 2026, offering customs duty, excise tax and GST relief on approved renewable projects to speed up investment and expand clean capacity. Industrial Expansion: A feasibility study for the proposed Bokajuli Industrial Park in Samdrup Jongkhar is now complete, clearing the way for a new eastern industrial hub near the Assam border and linked to Phuntshorabtenling Industrial Park. Tourism Demand: Bhutan recorded 25,195 international tourist arrivals in June 2026, up 118.6% year-on-year, with Indian visitors still leading but non-India markets holding steady; average stay was 5.76 days. Food Prices & Imports: A Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority study says Bhutanese consumers face the highest egg prices in South Asia, pointing to the private egg import ban as a key driver of limited competition. Climate & Water Security: NCHM warns a strong El Niño could persist through the monsoon, while a new glacier inventory shows Bhutan has lost 27 glaciers and 57.69 sq km of ice area in nine years. Local Livelihoods: Cordyceps collectors in Bumthang report disappointment as auction bids fell below expectations, threatening income for highland communities. Education PPP Check: The Tsirang college plan under a PPP model remains at an exploratory stage with no formal proposal submitted yet.
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