AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndia-Bhutan Education Push: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Bhutan’s education minister to deepen cooperation on teacher training, vocational skills, digital learning and AI, with both sides also pointing to shared Guru Padmasambhava ties. Economic Stimulus Update: India handed Bhutan the fifth tranche of INR 250 crore (Nu 2.5bn) under the Economic Stimulus Programme, bringing total support to INR 1,250 crore, and also included education-and-skills funding for teacher training and digital skilling. GST Relief for Essentials: Bhutan’s GST Amendment Act 2026 expands exemptions on everyday items, including cooking oils, rice categories, sanitary napkins, salt and wheelchairs, with retroactive effect from 18 May. School Bullying Goes Viral: Viral videos of bullying and harassment in Thimphu schools have sparked police and education probes, renewed calls for stronger anti-bullying rules and digital responsibility, and warnings not to share footage. Integrity Watch: Bhutan’s National Integrity Assessment 2025 reports high public integrity and rare bribery, but rising worries about favouritism and personal connections influencing decisions. Cancer Survivors’ Message: Cancer survivors in Thimphu highlighted how family and community support helped them recover and rebuild their lives.
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