AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Policy Watch: Bhutan’s USD 100 Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) concession is up for review, with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment set to submit recommendations to Cabinet next week; India nationals will keep the preferential INR 1,200 SDF rate. Infrastructure & Land: The Gelephu–Tareythang Road and Bridges Project will affect 223 private land plots and 69 structures across about 20 households, with around 4,670 decimals slated for acquisition. Disaster Preparedness: The Green Climate Fund approved USD 22m to strengthen Bhutan’s flood early-warning systems across major river basins, including upgrades to communication and modernisation of existing systems. Jobs & Industry: Bhutan targets 65,000 industrial jobs by 2035, hinging on scaling 10 priority sectors; the ministry says approved projects must move into operations to turn potential into real hiring. Farming & Food Security: Bhutanese farmers are betting on high-altitude hazelnuts to shift from subsistence farming to higher-value production, with roots helping stabilise steep slopes. Culture & Travel: Bhutan’s Tshechu festival season runs from September to December, with Thimphu Tshechu (Sept 21–23) and Jakar Tshechu (Oct 18–21) among the major dates. International Spotlight: Sri Lanka’s PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended Bhutan’s inaugural Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, linking food sustainability with values and long-term wellbeing.
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