AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTelemedicine in Bhutan: Specialist arthritis care is now reaching patients in Sarpang via video calls at the Central Regional Referral Hospital in Gelephu, cutting long trips to Thimphu and easing costs for people without transport. Climate & water security: Bhutan’s Glacier Inventory 2026 reports the country has lost 27 glaciers in nine years, with glacier area shrinking by over 9%, based on satellite data from 2016–2025—raising concerns for long-term water supply and glacial lake outburst flood risks. Well-being research diplomacy: A Thimphu workshop explored building an international alliance to advance Gross National Happiness-style development, aiming to place human well-being alongside GDP in global policy measurement. Green compliance as industry grows: Bhutan’s Department of Industry inspected 154 industrial activities in 2025–26 to strengthen environmental compliance, focusing on pollution control, waste systems, and Environmental Clearance conditions. Regional tech & training: Loft Dynamics’ VR pilot simulator is set to expand helicopter training in South Asia through Indocopters, supporting safer pilot readiness as the H125 fleet grows.
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