INDIA TO DOUBLE ASSISTANCE TO BHUTAN TO ₹10,000 CR.
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India pledges to double assistance to Bhutan over five years, reaching ₹10,000 crore, strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation.
source:edurev
Highlighting the India’s Increased Assistance to Bhutan:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a doubling of India’s assistance to Bhutan over the next five years, from ₹15,000 crore to ₹10,000 crore for the period till 2029.
- This decision was made during Mr. Modi’s visit to Thimphu, where he was awarded Bhutan’s highest honour, the ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’, for India’s role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
- India and Bhutan signed seven agreements covering areas such as energy, food safety, sports, research, and space collaboration, signalling a strengthening of bilateral ties.
About the Gelephu Mindfulness City project:
● Bhutan requested India’s help for the Gelephu Mindfulness City project. ● A special economic zone along Bhutan’s southern border with India. ● Involves an international airport, rail, and road links. Key Facts about Bhutan: ● Location: Bhutan is situated between India and China and is a landlocked country. ● Capital: Thimphu serves as the capital city of Bhutan. ● Political System: Bhutan transitioned into a democracy in 2008, with the King serving as the Head of State. ● Official Name: It is officially known as the ‘Kingdom of Bhutan’, with its Bhutanese name being Druk Gyal Khap, translating to the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’. ● River: The Manas River, stretching over 376 km, is the longest river in Bhutan and forms part of the border with India. |