AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGelephu Gathering: About 84,000 people have registered for the November 1 raising of 108 Jangchub Chortens, with around 100,000 expected; authorities are arranging accommodation, transport and security. Public Services: Bhutan is short 366 nurses and 120 general duty medical officers. The government has allocated Nu 400 million to support low-voltage electricity users, while a Seventh Pay Commission began work on October 1. Economy & Payments: Licensed and in-principle approved FDI projects total Nu 329.16 billion—65.8% of the Nu 500 billion target for 2029, though not all funds are invested. UPI payments in India are still failing for some Bhutanese users as banks work on integration. Energy: Druk Green Power and Adani Power have agreed to develop the 770MW Chamkharchhu-I hydropower project. Language & Sport: Educators say students continue to struggle with Dzongkha pronunciation and spelling. Paro FC, fresh from its league title, now turns to continental football. Travel: A US visa suspension announced earlier this year lists Bhutan among 19 countries facing a full halt in visa issuance.
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