AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Security Drill: PRAGATI 2026 kicked off today at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, bringing 12 friendly nations—including Bhutan—into a two-week counter-terror training focused on semi-mountainous and jungle terrain, with India also showcasing indigenous defence tech under “Atmanirbhar Bharat.” Budget Push for Resilience: Bhutan’s government unveiled a Nu 135.565B budget for 2026–27, prioritising healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, digital transformation, local governance, and climate resilience. Border Modernisation: Bhutan is upgrading trade and border systems with automation and new Integrated Check Posts, including biometrics and iris/facial recognition, building on its Automated Immigration Clearance System already running at Paro and Phuentsholing. Finance for Priority Sectors: The government is also outlining new financing support mechanisms for Bhutan’s priority sectors like CSIs, aiming to ease lending barriers and reduce reliance on heavy collateral. Livestock Bill on the Horizon: As the National Council session begins, lawmakers are set to debate a new Livestock Bill to strengthen food safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity amid rising meat imports.
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