AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Bank Appointment: India has named economist Neelkanth Mishra as its new Executive Director at the World Bank, representing a South Asia constituency that includes Bhutan, for a three-year term. Population Policy: Bhutan will pay cash incentives of Nu 10,000 for every third and subsequent child (from June 4, 2026) to tackle declining births and an ageing population. Hydropower Contract: Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) secured a ₹127 crore contract in Bhutan for the Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project, covering diversion tunnels, hydromechanical gates and cofferdams, due in nine months. Sports—Cricket: Bhutan’s Ritshi Choden became the first woman cricketer to be timed out in international cricket against Nepal; the Cricket Association of Nepal later apologised, saying the dismissal was lawful but not in the spirit of the game. Sports—Football: India and Bangladesh set for the SAFF Women’s Championship final in Goa, with India aiming for a record sixth title after beating Bhutan in the semis. Disaster & Climate Resilience: Bhutan’s climate resilience work was praised at the GEF Council, highlighting improved food availability and stronger conservation outcomes across project districts.
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