AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRenewables & Power: ADB approved a $160m loan for Bhutan’s Solar Farm Expansion Project, targeting at least 310MW of new solar and grid upgrades, with DGPC leading Wobthang (120MW) and Pedseling (40MW) and a DGPC–Tata JV developing Dramthang (150MW). Solar Project Kickoff: Construction has started on a 100MW solar plant in Samdrup Jongkhar (Tashithang Gewog), expected to run in two phases (30MW by mid-2027; 70MW by Q1 2028). Circular Economy: Reverse vending machines in Gelephu, Paro and Phuentshogling are recovering millions of plastic bottles and cans, paying users in cash and reporting over 7 million containers collected nationwide. Tourism & Border Trade: Phuentsholing is getting a branding push and a digital tourism platform under the Phuentsholing Thromde Enhancement Programme to shift it from transit stop to destination. Hospitality Skills: Hotel workers in Phuentshogling are being assessed and certified through Recognition of Prior Learning to standardize service quality. Climate & Skills Pipeline: Bhutan’s first PhD graduates in Climate Studies received certificates, with research focused on climate-resilient farming and food systems. Energy Finance Link: A report highlights Bhutan as the biggest beneficiary of India’s concessional lines of credit, with major allocations for hydropower and infrastructure.
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