AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConscious Food Systems Summit: Bhutan hosted the Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, with Mongolia’s State Secretary Jambaltseren Tumur-Uya linking the push for nature-based, mindful food governance to pastoral livelihoods and climate resilience. Gelephu Housing Tender: The Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority invited bids for a 256-unit housing project under a Design-Build-Operate model to house relocated families, with developers also allowed to propose limited commercial space. Public Health Milestone: WHO validated Bhutan’s elimination of dog-transmitted human rabies, citing zero deaths since June 2023 and a One Health approach that ties human and animal health systems together. Healthcare Costs Abroad: A referral assessment says Nu 730M was spent on overseas treatment in 2024-25, with cancer the biggest driver of ex-country referrals—highlighting pressure on domestic services. Education Hiring Pressure: Only 10 B.Ed Primary Dzongkha vacancies were announced for this year, leaving graduates worried about job prospects. Trade & Compliance Watch: Jaigaon Police arrested a Bhutanese man and two Indians over an alleged illegal gold sale, raising questions about how duty-free gold may be diverted into cross-border trade. Infrastructure & Risk Context: Nepal’s Bhotekoshi flood response continues on the 10th day, with ongoing search and rescue and renewed focus on Himalayan climate risk.
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