AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndia-Bhutan Development Push: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s Thimphu visit wrapped up with 12 new India-supported projects worth ₹332 crore under Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan and a ₹4,000-crore Line of Credit for energy projects, alongside expanded health cooperation via an AIIMS–Khesar Gyalpo University pact. Healthcare & Investment in Gelephu: Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority partnered with Singapore’s KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital to set up Bhutan’s first IVF centre, bringing training and lab support. Infrastructure Planning: The Gelephu–Tareythang Road Project reached a key planning milestone, with the Detailed Project Report due this year and tendering next, aiming to cut the current 45 km journey to about 14 km. Water Security Planning: Bhutan launched a Climate Adaptation Investment Plan for the water sector, mapping 187 adaptation activities across drinking water, irrigation, flood and glacial lake outburst flood protection, and watershed/hydropower resilience. Rural Product Protection: Bhutan registered its first four Geographical Indication products—Bumthang Yathra, Bumthang Honey, Dhur-Tandingang Gonthok, and Merak-Sakteng Zoetey—aiming to protect authenticity and boost rural incomes. Tourism Momentum: Bhutan’s H1 2026 arrivals hit 149,141, up 48.14% year-on-year, supported by new air links and hotel openings.
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