AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHydropower Deal: Adani Power and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) signed the Shareholders Agreement for the 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project in Zhemgang, using a 49:51 equity split under a BOOT model with a 30-year concession; construction is expected to start in the first half of 2027 and commissioning within six years, aiming to cover Bhutan’s peak winter needs and export surplus green power to India in summer. Climate & Farming: Under the HI-CAS climate adaptation effort, solar-powered lift irrigation is being assessed for Tili (Paro) and Yebisa (Punakha) to help mountain farmers access water where steep terrain blocks gravity irrigation. Public Health Regulation: Bhutan’s BFDA is proposing stronger Tobacco Control Act amendments, including a possible ban on vaping products, tighter rules for minors, and an import-authorization approach for tobacco and nicotine products for testing before authorization. Productivity Outlook: The Asian Productivity Organization released its 2026 APO Productivity Databook, including full productivity accounts for Bhutan, projecting Asia’s growth and labour productivity trends through 2035. Environment Risk: A new ScienceDirect meta-analysis flags rising microplastic risks across the Hindu Kush Himalaya, with glaciers and meltwater acting as both sinks and sources—raising downstream water and ecosystem concerns.
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