AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Diplomacy: India and Bhutan reaffirmed power and water cooperation in New Delhi, reviewing hydropower projects like Punatsangchhu-I/II, Sankosh and Chukha, plus cross-border electricity trade, transmission links, renewables and river management. Mining & Industry Regulation: Bhutan’s first nationwide airborne geophysical survey has mapped promising underground targets (including copper and tungsten) but officials stress these are “indications,” with ground verification and strict environmental safeguards. Mining Without Scars: A separate report outlines Bhutan’s blueprint for mining with tighter controls to limit environmental damage. Bhutan’s Industrial Scale-Up Gap: The Annual Industry Report 2026 says over 95% of Bhutan’s industries remain cottage and small businesses, with medium/large firms at about 4%, citing unprofitability and limited access to credit. Crypto & Finance: Bhutan’s sovereign Bitcoin holdings keep shrinking as the Royal Government sells another 434 BTC (~$28M), while Gelephu Mindfulness City moves to attract licensed digital-asset activity via Bitget. Renewables Market Signals (Regional): India’s SECI RTC renewable bid discovered a Rs 5.25/unit tariff, reinforcing momentum for hybrid solar-wind-storage power.
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