AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHydropower Deal: Adani Power and Bhutan’s state-owned Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) signed the Shareholders Agreement for the 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I hydropower project in Zhemgang, using a 49:51 equity split and a 30-year BOOT concession; construction is slated to start in H1 2027 with commissioning targeted within six years, aiming to meet Bhutan’s peak winter needs and enable summer exports to India. Regional Security & Cooperation: Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung will visit New Delhi on Oct 12–14 for the inaugural BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ meeting (first since 1997), focused on cross-cutting security issues including terrorism, transnational crime, and disaster/climate cooperation. Digital Economy & Cyber Safety: Asia-Pacific regulators and industry met in Paro to push stronger digital cooperation—balancing faster digital transformation with online safety, data protection, cybersecurity, and inclusion. Bhutan Growth Outlook: The ADB projects Bhutan’s economy to grow 7.2% in 2027, supported by tourism and industry momentum, with NSB data showing 6.46% Q2 growth driven largely by electricity. Energy for Farmers: A solar-powered lift irrigation push under Bhutan’s WERELIS project is putting women at the centre of irrigation operations in Punakha, easing long manual water-lifting burdens.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
