AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation Funding Reality Check: India’s Budget 2026 boosts education to ₹1,39,289 crore (+8.27%), but it still falls well short of the NEP 2020 goal of 6% of GDP—raising fresh questions about whether reforms are more promise than practice. Foreign Policy Under Scrutiny: Nepal’s foreign affairs are being urged to move with “sobriety” and long-term thinking, warning that missteps abroad can’t be easily undone. Bhutan Budget Push: Bhutan’s FY 2026–27 plan totals Nu 135.565B, with big capital spending and allocations for healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, digital work, local governance, and climate resilience. Water Stress Warning: A UK parliamentary report flags “taps running dry” risks from uneven rainfall, leaks, population growth, and water-hungry AI/data centres. Livestock Bill Ahead: Bhutan’s National Council session is set to debate the Livestock Bill 2025, aimed at tightening food safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity as meat imports surge. Housing Pressure: In Thimphu, rent is squeezing families and workers, with affordable options not keeping up with demand.
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