AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoZero Waste Bhutan 2030: The government reaffirmed its push to cut waste by boosting public awareness, stronger waste segregation, and better management systems, including e-waste and EV battery handling. Renewable Energy Policy: The National Assembly advanced Bhutan’s Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill 2026, moving it closer to law with time-bound tax relief for renewable projects. Baby Boom Incentives: Bhutan announced monthly cash incentives for families to have more children, offering 10,000 ngultrums for third and subsequent births (and eligible older children), as births and fertility continue to fall. Neonatal Care Upgrade: Bhutan’s health system is shifting focus to quality and access in neonatal services, with new Mother and Child Hospitals in Thimphu and Mongar expected soon. Disaster Readiness: Bhutan Red Cross Society opened its first Branch Emergency Operation Centre in Tsirang to support district relief and emergency response. Local Plastic Crackdown: Paro district launched a pilot to reduce single-use plastic carry bags, starting in vegetable markets. Gelephu Connectivity: India will fully fund the Kokrajhar–Gelephu rail link at Nu 34.5 billion, aiming to strengthen trade and the Gelephu Mindfulness City economy.
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