Embassy of India Thimphu, Bhutan

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Release of India's support to Royal Government of Bhutan under 13th Five Year Plan

Release of India's support to Royal Government of Bhutan under 13th Five Year Plan

Today, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India handed over cheques amounting to INR/Nu. 1.31 billion (131 crores) to Finance Secretary, Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) in fulfillment of GoI's commitment to RGoB for the 13th Five Year Plan period for the following projects:

(i) INR/Nu. 750 million (75 crores) for the project "Chain Link Fencing": This project safeguards crops from wildlife through chain link fencing covering approximately 1000 km across all 20 Dzongkhags. Chain link support is being given to the four key crops: paddy, potato, maize, and vegetables. India has released INR/Nu. 1.07 billion (107 crores) to RGoB out of the total project cost of INR/Nu. 1.5 billion (150 crores).

(ii) INR/Nu. 276.23 million (27.623 crores) for the project "Replacement/Reconstruction of Existing Major Bridges of highways" covering design and construction of 11 bridges as well as procurement of bridge parts. The new bridges will have enhanced load-carrying capacity and wider carriageways, thus facilitating a smooth and reliable road network across Bhutan. India has released INR/Nu. 462.6 million (46.26 crores) to RGoB out of the total project cost of INR/Nu. 1.08 billion (108 crores).

(iii) INR/Nu. 37.65 million (3.75 crores) for the project "Infrastructure Development for Dratshang" to strengthen infrastructure facilities for the Zhung Dratshang (Central Monastic Body); provide conducive living, learning, and spiritual environments to the monks; ensure preservation and continuity of the cultural and spiritual practices; improve sanitation, safety, and well-being of monks and nuns; through 129 activities across all Dzongkhags. India has released INR/Nu. 40.8 million (4.08 crores) to RGoB out of the total project cost of INR/Nu. 836 million (83.6 crores).

(iv) INR/Nu. 250 million (25 crores) as the eighth tranche of Programme Grant, as direct budgetary support to RGoB. So far, GoI has released INR/Nu. 1.5 billion (150 crores) to RGoB out of INR/Nu. 5 billion (500 crores) of Programme Grant.

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5 December 2025
Thimphu

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