Safe Water Initiative: Bhutan’s school and institution filtration programme has expanded to reach over 75,000 children, covering about 85% of schools and aiming for universal clean water access by 2030. Tourism Partnerships: BITM 2026 in Thimphu drew 200+ international buyers from around 15 countries, signalling a shift toward structured global partnerships under Bhutan’s “high value, low volume” model. Family Policy & Demographics: Government launched the Third Child Plus Program, offering Nu. 10,000 monthly for third and subsequent children up to age three, as fertility and births continue to fall. Public Finance Accountability: Parliament discussed IFMIS-linked steps to curb misuse of Closed Work Accounts, while new enforcement will push serious unresolved audit cases into mandatory court referrals. Legal Aid Reform: The National Council deferred a Jabmi Amendment after debate on replacing “indigent persons” with “accused” to broaden access to pro bono legal services. Innovation in Services: RCSC’s first Civil Service Innovation Day showcased citizen-focused solutions, from accessibility tools to better resource management. Green Economy Products: Bhutan launched 11 ABS-certified biodiversity products, including moringa and other wellness items, to scale the green economy. Agrifood Storage Plan: Agriculture Minister said Bhutan is setting up 2,000 mini cold storages to reduce post-harvest losses and improve farmers’ prices. Digital Identity Push: Bhutan joined the 50-in-5 campaign as it advances privacy-preserving self-sovereign digital ID and trusted digital public infrastructure. Tourism & Media Collaboration: Media professionals, influencers, and CSOs met to boost visibility for grassroots stories in Bhutan’s digital age.