AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoITU-D Membership: BIMSTEC has been admitted as a Sector Member of the International Telecommunication Union’s Development Sector, aiming to boost regional work on digital connectivity, AI, ICT capacity building, and telecom infrastructure. Hydropower Pipeline: Bhutan’s Nyera Amari I and II (404 MW) is moving into the DPR phase, with MPs pressing for clearer timelines after long delays and uncertainty around the start date. Energy Security Target: Bhutan reiterated a plan to reach 25,000 MW by 2040—20,000 MW from hydropower and 5,000 MW from solar—underlining diversification as climate risks and seasonal shortages persist. Urban Resilience in Thimphu: MoIT says Thimphu’s stormwater and drainage upgrades are designed for climate-ready flood reduction, while also clarifying why geotechnical/soil testing remains mandatory under the Thimphu Structure Plan. Parliament Watch: MPs debated infrastructure accountability and climate resilience in project design, and passed a GST amendment exempting more cooking oils and rice varieties to ease household costs. Conservation Tech: India’s vulture recovery effort—using GPS/GSM monitoring and phased releases of 700+ captive-bred birds—highlights how safer veterinary practices and tracking can support wildlife returns.
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