AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate & Disaster Risk: ICIMOD warns that even with a below-normal monsoon forecast for parts of the HKH region (including Bhutan), flash floods, landslides and drought can still hit hard due to short bursts of intense rain and rising temperatures. Parliament Watch: Bhutan’s National Assembly pay revision is expected soon, but only after a pay commission process; inflation pressures are rising and the government says it must follow procedure. Higher Education Funding: A parliamentary committee says higher education allocations are “underwhelmed” and urges spending to reach 6% of GDP under the National Education Policy. Royal & National Events: His Majesty the King graced the closing of the Fifth Session of the Fourth Parliament, with prayers for the 108 Jangchub Chorten and Gelephu Mindfulness City. Culture & Faith: Preparations for Project 108 in Gelephu continue, with Zung (inner relic) preparations underway in Sarpang Dzong. Digital Readiness for Tourism: A digital readiness programme finds many Bhutanese three-star hotels struggle with Google listings, social media control and outdated websites—hurting online visibility and bookings.
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