AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndia–Bhutan Digital Payments: EAM S Jaishankar and Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay launched Phase-II of international UPI, completing two-way UPI connectivity for Bhutanese users visiting India, alongside an MoU extending the Nehru Wangchuck Scholarship scheme. Bilateral Infrastructure & Health: Jaishankar and Bhutan’s FM DN Dhungyel jointly marked major projects—foundation for the 500-kW Lunana hydropower project, inauguration of the 65-bed Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Mongar, and the Jaganathan Bridge in Samdrup Jongkhar—underlining continued India-backed development. Dairy Sector Boost: Jaishankar handed over 43 pureline Jersey cows to Bhutan’s National Cattle Breeding Centre in Bumthang, aiming to raise milk productivity and support farmers. Energy Diversification: A new AFP report highlights Bhutan’s growing solar push as winter hydropower shortfalls and climate pressures increase reliance on imported electricity. Wildlife Crime Crackdown: South Asian countries, including Bhutan, adopted the Kathmandu Declaration to intensify coordinated action against illegal wildlife trade via intelligence sharing, financial investigations and stronger prosecution.
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