AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoTourism Trade: Bhutan International Travel Mart 2026 (11–13 June) opened with 200+ international buyers from 15 markets and 50+ Bhutan exhibitors, as the Department of Tourism and ABTO push higher-value tourism partnerships. Environment & Community: Volunteers on the Snowman Trek route collected 189 sacks of waste from Gasa to Bumthang, using 30 horses to move trash for proper disposal—an effort tied to preparations for the Snowman Race. Governance & Public Finance: Bhutan’s Public Accounts Committee flagged unresolved audit irregularities of over Nu 2.36bn across 15 years and criticised BITS 1.0 for wasteful spending linked to weak procurement and planning, including a direct award worth Nu 610.11m. Corporate/Power Sector: SJVN appointed Rajesh Kumar Chandel as Director (Projects) from June 11, with 32+ years of hydropower project experience including work in Bhutan. Policy Clarity: Government reiterated that Drayangs will not reopen, citing safety and welfare concerns and the end of the request system that led to permanent closure in 2022.
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