AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBhutan–India ties: EAM S Jaishankar’s visit to Bhutan (Sept 16–18) highlighted cooperation in energy, fintech, education and conservation, with five projects launched including a 65-bedded child hospital in Mongar and a handover of 43 Jersey cows for dairy support in Bumthang. Digital payments for travelers: The same visit marked the launch of the second phase of Bhutan’s UPI rollout—expected to enable Bhutanese users to pay digitally in India—building on the first phase introduced in 2021. Youth safety push: Bhutan plans a major anti-drug campaign modeled on Kerala’s Operation Toofan, aiming to dismantle drug networks and curb youth drug abuse, with Home Minister Lyonpo Lungten Dorji set to assess Kerala’s operation. Road travel disruption: Landslides and heavy rain disrupted connectivity across Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan, including temporary suspension of traffic at Penzalum Drubchu on the Dochula–Wangdue PNH. Culture & tourism interest: Bhutan’s butterfly meet in Trashi Yangtse is documenting hundreds of species, including the rare Ludlow’s Bhutan glory—an attraction for nature-focused visitors.
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