AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSmart Water Meets Wellness: Gurgaon startup Boon is pitching “background” tech—turning water purifiers into premium smart wellness devices, building on its WaterATMs roots and a shift toward a tech-driven wellness platform. Bhutan Research Boost: Sherubtse College has opened an outdoor research facility in Kharungla, cutting travel hassles and giving students and visiting researchers a dedicated base for long-term biodiversity work. Civil Service Reform: Bhutan’s NA endorsed reforms to the MaX performance system, with lawmakers pressing on fairness issues tied to the bell-curve style ranking. Healthcare Access Tech: A smart wireless pregnancy monitoring service (iCTG) is now reaching about half of pregnant women, helping rural clinics share fetal heart data with specialists faster. Pension Bill Delayed: Bhutan’s National Pension and Provident Fund Bill was deferred again, as MPs warn coverage is still only around 9% and rules leave gaps for early leavers and some dependents. Border Modernisation: Bhutan is moving toward automated border systems—biometrics, iris and facial recognition, and new Integrated Check Posts—to reduce congestion and strengthen security. Crypto Incubation in Bhutan: YZi Labs opened EASY Residency Season 4 applications, with the cohort set to physically relocate to Gelephu Mindfulness City and offer up to $500,000 in support.
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