AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade & Logistics: Bhutan and India are exploring the Brahmaputra and Jogighopa terminal as a route for Bhutanese cargo to regional and global markets, with possible links to the Manas and Sankosh rivers. Commercial viability still needs assessment. Digital Infrastructure: Vertiv’s new distribution partnership will bring Bhutan access to power backup, data-centre cooling and IT infrastructure products, plus technical support. Economic Resilience: ADB approved $17.42 million to help Bhutan cushion households and essential services from higher food and energy costs, as part of the government’s $267.88 million anti-crisis plan. Circular Agriculture: Thimphu startup Yoering-Ma has diverted 35 tonnes of food waste from landfill in nine months, turning it into nutrient-rich compost for agriculture. Industry & Safety: More than 100 industrial representatives joined a lead-prevention programme after a national survey found unsafe blood lead levels in 76 percent of young children. Resource Outlook: Timber supply rose 36.8 percent to 12.87 million cubic feet in 2025, while several mineral reserves continued to decline. Rural Market Access: India-backed projects in Mongar include more than 65 km of roads and 10 km of irrigation canals, intended to improve access for farmers and communities.
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