AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBudget Push: Bhutan’s Finance Minister Lekey Dorji tabled a Nu 135.565B FY2026–27 budget on “Building Resilience and Self-Reliance,” with capital spending leading and a projected deficit of Nu 25.284B (6.54% of GDP), targeting healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, digital transformation, local governance and climate resilience. Livestock Law Watch: As the National Council session begins, lawmakers are set to debate the proposed Livestock Bill 2025, aimed at replacing the 2001 Livestock Act amid rising meat imports (Nu 5.8B in 2024) and growing food-safety and biosecurity concerns. Regional Security: India’s PRAGATI 2026 exercise kicked off at Umroi, Meghalaya, with Bhutan among 12 participating countries, focusing on counter-terror drills in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain. Cross-Border Friction: In Kerala, customs investigations under “Operation Numkhor” allege a Bhutan-linked luxury SUV smuggling network using benami ownership and forged documents. Culture & Faith: Saga Dawa celebrations across the Himalayas are drawing attention to monastery pilgrimages and offerings on the full moon marking Buddha’s key life events.
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