New Delhi: The Government of India has released Nu./Rs. 846 million to the Royal Government of Bhutan to ensure smooth implementation of various development projects.

These projects relate to sectors like rural development, agriculture, connectivity, health, industrial development, education, and digital development, among others, official sources said.

India has allocated Nu./Rs. 300 million to 80 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in sectors like agriculture, water supply, irrigation, farm roads, and infrastructure, which are being implemented on a local level by various Dzongkhag administrations.

Besides, Nu./ Rs. 225 million will be used for the improvement of 20 boarding primary schools in 14 Dzongkhags. Nu./Rs. 145 million has been earmarked for the development of Jigmeling Industrial Park.

This grant will also support the Vector Borne Disease Control Program, a priority health initiative for malaria control and prevention.

India has committed financial support of Nu./Rs. 45 billion for Bhutan’s 12^th Five-Year Plan, which includes Nu./Rs. 28 billion in Project Tied Assistance, Nu./Rs. 8.5 billion in help for High Impact Community Development Projects, and Nu./Rs. 8.5 billion in Program Grant assistance.

(Venkatesh)