AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRenewable Energy: Druk Hydro Energy has awarded Voith Hydro the equipment contract for Bhutan’s 90MW Jomori hydropower project, adding two generating units in Samdrup Jongkhar. Himalayan Early Warnings: Scientists say AI could scan satellite data for unstable slopes and flag avalanche risks across the Himalayas, potentially giving communities in Bhutan and neighbouring countries more time to prepare. Digital Access: Bhutan’s move to online public services is leaving some elderly residents struggling with language barriers and limited phone skills, highlighting the need for support alongside digital expansion. Digital Innovation: A blockchain project is exploring digital solutions for 21 households in Rukha. STEM: Team Bhutan won two awards at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, giving the country’s young innovators an international platform. Sustainable Farming: A Tsirang farmer’s work in kiwifruit cultivation, organic farming and agro-processing has received international environmental recognition.
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