AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 hours agoRegional Security: Multinational Exercise PRAGATI 2026 wrapped up in Meghalaya’s Umroi with 400+ troops from 13 countries, including Bhutan, running a 72-hour validation on counter-terrorism, interoperability, and mixed-team drills like IED detection and casualty evacuation. Hydropower Transparency: Bhutan’s National Assembly MPs asked for clearer public timelines on the Nyera Amari I and II Integrated Hydropower Project after repeated delays, noting the start date has shifted from Oct 2026 to Dec 2027. Climate Resilience in Thimphu: A flood-resistant bridge in Dechencholing, Thimphu, completed after the 2024 flash flood, is designed to better handle monsoon flooding and reduce past drainage overflow problems. Forestry & Markets: Bhutan launched a pilot push toward Forest Stewardship Council certification, starting with selected forest areas in Paro, Bumthang, Wangdue Phodrang and Thimphu to improve sustainable timber traceability and global market access. Health & Conservation: Nepal began red panda health monitoring in Myagdi using stool testing and camera traps to assess parasites and estimate population size in hunting reserve habitats.
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