AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPopulation Policy: Bhutan will pay cash incentives of 10,000 ngultrums monthly for every third and subsequent child (and eligible older third-plus births) born on or after June 4, 2026, aiming to reverse declining births and outward migration. Energy Trade: Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation got UPERC approval to buy power from Bhutan’s 511-MW Khorluchu Hydro project at a flat tariff of Rs 6.75 per unit for 30 years, with a power sale agreement expected soon. Hydropower Build-Out: Hindustan Construction Company won a ₹127 crore contract for Wangchhu hydro works in Bhutan, including diversion tunnels, hydromechanical gates and cofferdams, due within nine months. Climate Funding: Bhutan secured continued Global Environment Facility support via the LDCF, extending funding cycles through June 2030 for climate adaptation priorities. Disaster Readiness: Bhutan Red Cross Society opened its first Branch Emergency Operation Centre in Tsirang to support district disaster response with first-aid and emergency equipment. Environment at Home: Paro district launched a pilot to cut single-use plastic carry bags in vegetable markets, partnering with jute-bag and recycling initiatives.
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