Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India-Bhutan Leaders Discuss Development Cooperation and Funding
India and Bhutan leaders met in Thimphu to talk about how they can help each other grow.
They agreed that India will give a lot of money—about 10,000 crore rupees—to Bhutan for building roads, hospitals, and schools.
They also decided on 12 new projects that will help people in Bhutan.
The Bhutan king and prime minister thanked India for its help and said they want to keep working together.
The meeting was about making both countries stronger and friendlier.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu to discuss bilateral cooperation.
Topics included development partnership, energy, trade, investment, connectivity, people‑to‑people ties, and regional issues.
India pledged INR/Nu. 100 billion (10,000 crore) for Bhutan’s 13th Five‑Year Plan (2024‑29) covering PTA, ESP, HICDP, and Programme Grant.
12 new PTA projects approved, totaling INR/Nu. 3,320 million (332 crore), with 82 PTA projects approved overall.
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister thanked India for support and reiterated commitment to strengthen ties.
- Who
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay, and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
- What
- Discussion and approval of development cooperation and funding between India and Bhutan
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Thimphu, Bhutan
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties and support Bhutan’s development agenda
- Meeting participants
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay
- Date
- Friday
- Location
- Thimphu, Bhutan
- Funding pledged
- INR/Nu. 100 billion (10,000 crore) for Bhutan’s 13th Five‑Year Plan (2024‑29)
- New PTA projects approved
- 12 (total 82 under the 13th FYP)
- Other support
- ESP, HICDP, Programme Grant