AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEconomic Stimulus: India handed Bhutan the 5th tranche of its Economic Stimulus Programme—INR 250 crore (Nu 2.5 billion)—bringing total disbursed support to INR 1,250 crore out of INR 1,500 crore, with the funds credited to post-Covid recovery and jobs across farmers, students and youth, SMEs, startups, creative industries, and hospitality/tourism. Fuel Cost Relief: Alongside the tranche, India also approved additional support for Bhutan’s National Fuel Price Smoothening Framework to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. Tax Relief for Daily Life: Bhutan’s GST Amendment Act 2026 expands GST exemptions on essentials, including cooking oils, multiple rice categories, sanitary napkins, salt, and automatic wheelchairs—retroactive to 18 May. Digital Transition Watch: Viral school-bullying videos in Thimphu have sparked debate over youth behaviour and digital responsibility, with police and education authorities investigating and students suspended. Health & Community: Cancer survivors in Thimphu highlighted how family and community support helped them recover, as HRH Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck attended Cancer Survivors Month events.
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