AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPopulation Policy: Bhutan has launched “Third Child Plus,” offering US$105 monthly for each third (or later) child until age three, as Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay calls the declining birthrate an “existential” crisis amid heavy youth migration. Climate Watch: Bhutan’s Glacier Inventory 2026 reports 27 glaciers lost and nearly 10% of glacier area gone in nine years, with 673 glaciers now covering 571.86 sq km—57.69 sq km less since 2016–2025. Energy & Finance: The ADB approved a US$160 million loan for Bhutan’s Solar Farm Expansion, adding at least 310 MW across Bumthang and Lhuentse, with new transmission lines to bring power to the national grid. Judicial Ties: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant welcomed two Bhutanese professionals as Supreme Court law clerks for three months under an MoU to strengthen judicial cooperation. Local Governance: The Election Commission says there will be no Thromde election in Gelephu, as the Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority’s mandate is handled by the governor’s office. Transport Costs: Taxi operators have asked the government to revise fares, citing rising fuel prices squeezing earnings.
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