Bhutan

Country Bhutan
Capital Thimphu
Continent Asia(South Asia)
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum(BTN)
Languages Dzongkha

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Introduction

In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land to British India. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed whereby the British agreed not to interfere in Bhutanese internal affairs and Bhutan allowed Britain to direct its foreign affairs. This role was assumed by independent India after 1947. Two years later, a formal Indo-Bhutanese accord returned the areas of Bhutan annexed by the British, formalized the annual subsidies the country received, and defined India's responsibilities in defense and foreign relations. A refugee issue of over 100,000 Bhutanese in Nepal remains unresolved; 90% of the refugees are housed in seven United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) camps. In March 2005, King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK unveiled the government's draft constitution - which would introduce major democratic reforms - and pledged to hold a national referendum for its approval. In December 2006, the King abdicated the throne to his son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK, in order to give him experience as head of state before the democratic transition. In early 2007, India and Bhutan renegotiated their treaty to allow Bhutan greater autonomy in conducting its foreign policy, although Thimphu continues to coordinate policy decisions in this area with New Delhi. In July 2007, seven ministers of Bhutan's ten-member cabinet resigned to join the political process, and the cabinet acted as a caretaker regime until democratic elections for seats to the country's first parliament were completed in March 2008. The king ratified the country's first constitution in July 2008.

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Bhutan - Wikipedia
Bhutan - CIA World Fact Book
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India - Scroll.inWhy the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India  Scroll.in

Modi to visit Bhutan this week - Hindustan Times
  1. Modi to visit Bhutan this week  Hindustan Times
  2. Why PM Modi Is Headed To Bhutan In The Middle Of His Election Campaign  Swarajya
  3. Indian Teachers To Boost Bhutan's STEM Education  NDTV


PM Modi’s ensuing Bhutan visit to further strengthen bilateral ties - ThePrintPM Modi’s ensuing Bhutan visit to further strengthen bilateral ties  ThePrint

The only man permitted in Bhutan’s sacred mountains chronicles humanity’s impact - AeonThe only man permitted in Bhutan’s sacred mountains chronicles humanity’s impact  Aeon

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Bhutan's Gelephu project - INSIGHTSIAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation - Insights IASBhutan's Gelephu project - INSIGHTSIAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation  Insights IAS

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Prime Minister Modi's ensuing Bhutan visit to further strengthen bilateral ties - DD NewsPrime Minister Modi's ensuing Bhutan visit to further strengthen bilateral ties  DD News

Bhutan’s opening move, its Gelephu gambit - The HinduBhutan’s opening move, its Gelephu gambit  The Hindu

Bhutan welcomes Indian teachers to enhance STEM learning - India TodayBhutan welcomes Indian teachers to enhance STEM learning  India Today

PM Modi accepts Tobgay's invitation; set to visit Bhutan next week - The Times of IndiaPM Modi accepts Tobgay's invitation; set to visit Bhutan next week  The Times of India

India-Bhutan: Modi's Visit To Put New Spin To Old Partnership - StratNews Global - Strategic News GlobalIndia-Bhutan: Modi's Visit To Put New Spin To Old Partnership - StratNews Global  Strategic News Global

Prime Minister meets Prime Minister of Bhutan - Narendra ModiPrime Minister meets Prime Minister of Bhutan  Narendra Modi

PM Modi accepts invitation to visit Bhutan next week - The Economic TimesPM Modi accepts invitation to visit Bhutan next week  The Economic Times

Bhutan expects close to 50% of pre-covid travel from India - BusinessLineBhutan expects close to 50% of pre-covid travel from India  BusinessLine

Bhutan's Gelephu Gambit - Drishti IASBhutan's Gelephu Gambit  Drishti IAS

India remains committed to partner Bhutan in its quest to become high-income nation: PM Modi - MoneycontrolIndia remains committed to partner Bhutan in its quest to become high-income nation: PM Modi  Moneycontrol

Bhutan's journey success due to India's friendship, support: PM Tobgay - Business StandardBhutan's journey success due to India's friendship, support: PM Tobgay  Business Standard

Cabinet approves signing of an MoU between India and Bhutan on co-operation in the field of Energy Efficiency and ... - PM IndiaCabinet approves signing of an MoU between India and Bhutan on co-operation in the field of Energy Efficiency and ...  PM India

PM holds talks with Bhutanese counterpart; Modi to travel to Bhutan next week - The HinduPM holds talks with Bhutanese counterpart; Modi to travel to Bhutan next week  The Hindu

India confirms increased support for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan - BusinessLineIndia confirms increased support for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan  BusinessLine

As China looms, India steps up Bhutan outreach - The Times of IndiaAs China looms, India steps up Bhutan outreach  The Times of India

Cabinet approves signing of an Agreement between India and Bhutan in the area of Food Safety - PM IndiaCabinet approves signing of an Agreement between India and Bhutan in the area of Food Safety  PM India

Bhutan PM urges Indian industries to invest in country's tourism sector - Business StandardBhutan PM urges Indian industries to invest in country's tourism sector  Business Standard

Aid, Infrastructure, Hydro-Power Cooperation, Rail-Links: Takeaways From India-Bhutan Joint Statement - News18Aid, Infrastructure, Hydro-Power Cooperation, Rail-Links: Takeaways From India-Bhutan Joint Statement  News18

Accor announces 'Bhutan to Bharat - A Culinary Journey' with Chef Michael Swamy across India - HospitalityBizIndiaAccor announces 'Bhutan to Bharat - A Culinary Journey' with Chef Michael Swamy across India  HospitalityBizIndia

PM Modi to visit Bhutan next week on invitation of King, March 21-22 likely dates - FirstpostPM Modi to visit Bhutan next week on invitation of King, March 21-22 likely dates  Firstpost

India to enhance support for Bhutan’s 5-yr plan, economic stimulus programme - Hindustan TimesIndia to enhance support for Bhutan’s 5-yr plan, economic stimulus programme  Hindustan Times

PM Modi likely to visit Bhutan next week - The Times of IndiaPM Modi likely to visit Bhutan next week  The Times of India

S Jaishankar meets Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, highlights India-Bhutan bond - Business StandardS Jaishankar meets Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, highlights India-Bhutan bond  Business Standard

PM Modi, Bhutanese counterpart agree to expand energy partnership - Business StandardPM Modi, Bhutanese counterpart agree to expand energy partnership  Business Standard

Bhutan PM on 5 day India trip on his maiden visit abroad since reelection - The Economic TimesBhutan PM on 5 day India trip on his maiden visit abroad since reelection  The Economic Times

Bhutan Prime Minister Looks To India For Tourism Sector Boost - Outlook TravellerBhutan Prime Minister Looks To India For Tourism Sector Boost  Outlook Traveller

PM Modi to Visit Thimphu Next Week to Further India's 'Unique and Special' Ties With Bhutan - News18PM Modi to Visit Thimphu Next Week to Further India's 'Unique and Special' Ties With Bhutan  News18

'Gift to the world, India': Bhutan PM outlines Gross National Happiness 2.0 - India Today'Gift to the world, India': Bhutan PM outlines Gross National Happiness 2.0  India Today

Govt approves India-Bhutan pact on energy efficiency, conservation - Business StandardGovt approves India-Bhutan pact on energy efficiency, conservation  Business Standard

Modi, Bhutan PM holds comprehensive dialogue amid China’s efforts to expand inroads in Himalayan State - The Economic TimesModi, Bhutan PM holds comprehensive dialogue amid China’s efforts to expand inroads in Himalayan State  The Economic Times

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay to pay 5-day visit to India - The Indian ExpressBhutan PM Tshering Tobgay to pay 5-day visit to India  The Indian Express

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay to begin his 5-day visit to India on March 14 - Business StandardBhutan PM Tshering Tobgay to begin his 5-day visit to India on March 14  Business Standard

Indo-Bhutan Ties: A Strong Partnership Amidst Challenges - Greater KashmirIndo-Bhutan Ties: A Strong Partnership Amidst Challenges  Greater Kashmir

Bhutanese PM urges Indian businessmen to consider possible ventures in tourism sector - FirstpostBhutanese PM urges Indian businessmen to consider possible ventures in tourism sector  Firstpost

PM Modi discusses infra, energy cooperation with Bhutanese counterpart | Mint - MintPM Modi discusses infra, energy cooperation with Bhutanese counterpart | Mint  Mint

Cabinet clears MoUs with Bhutan and UAE, Metro corridors in Capital - The Indian ExpressCabinet clears MoUs with Bhutan and UAE, Metro corridors in Capital  The Indian Express

India remains committed to partner Bhutan in its quest to become high-income nation: PM Modi conveys to Tobgay - Press Trust of IndiaIndia remains committed to partner Bhutan in its quest to become high-income nation: PM Modi conveys to Tobgay  Press Trust of India

PM Modi Holds 'Productive' Talks with Bhutanese Counterpart, Accepts Invitation To Visit Bhutan Next Week - News18PM Modi Holds 'Productive' Talks with Bhutanese Counterpart, Accepts Invitation To Visit Bhutan Next Week  News18

Need to enhance air connectivity between India and Bhutan - Hotelier IndiaNeed to enhance air connectivity between India and Bhutan  Hotelier India

Bhutanese PM seeks Indian investments in tourism industry - ETHospitalityBhutanese PM seeks Indian investments in tourism industry  ETHospitality

The Himalayan Triangle: Bhutan's Courtship With India and China - The DiplomatThe Himalayan Triangle: Bhutan's Courtship With India and China  The Diplomat

Human Development Index: India Ranks 134th, Falls Behind Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and China - The WireHuman Development Index: India Ranks 134th, Falls Behind Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and China  The Wire

‘We stand with you’ — Modi’s message behind his visit to Bhutan next week - ThePrint‘We stand with you’ — Modi’s message behind his visit to Bhutan next week  ThePrint

Strengthening Bilateral Ties: India-Bhutan Partnership in Focus - The Financial ExpressStrengthening Bilateral Ties: India-Bhutan Partnership in Focus  The Financial Express

PM Modi accepts invitation to visit Bhutan next week during bilateral talks with Tobgay - India TV NewsPM Modi accepts invitation to visit Bhutan next week during bilateral talks with Tobgay  India TV News

Bhutan PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay Calls On PM Modi In Delhi - NDTVBhutan PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay Calls On PM Modi In Delhi  NDTV

India deeply values its multi-faceted partnership with Bhutan: Murmu - Daily ExcelsiorIndia deeply values its multi-faceted partnership with Bhutan: Murmu  Daily Excelsior

Bhutan to organise cultural festival in Maharashtra - Mumbai LiveBhutan to organise cultural festival in Maharashtra  Mumbai Live

Bhutan's journey a success due to India's friendship, support: PM Tobgay - Press Trust of IndiaBhutan's journey a success due to India's friendship, support: PM Tobgay  Press Trust of India

Bhutanese PM Invites Indian Investment in Country’s Tourism Sector - Travel Trends TodayBhutanese PM Invites Indian Investment in Country’s Tourism Sector  Travel Trends Today

The best time to visit Bhutan - Condé Nast Traveller IndiaThe best time to visit Bhutan  Condé Nast Traveller India

PM Narendra Modi To Visit Bhutan Next Week - Strategic News Global - Strategic News GlobalPM Narendra Modi To Visit Bhutan Next Week - Strategic News Global  Strategic News Global

India is reliable trusted partner of Bhutan PM Tobgay - The WeekIndia is reliable trusted partner of Bhutan PM Tobgay  The Week

Modi Will Visit Bhutan Next Week, Neighbouring PM Says While in India - The WireModi Will Visit Bhutan Next Week, Neighbouring PM Says While in India  The Wire

PM Modi to visit Bhutan next week, visit to deepen India-Bhutan Bilateral ties - WIONPM Modi to visit Bhutan next week, visit to deepen India-Bhutan Bilateral ties  WION

Bhutan's urgent battle against mounting environmental threats - Asia News NetworkAsia News Network - asianews.networkBhutan's urgent battle against mounting environmental threats - Asia News NetworkAsia News Network  asianews.network

India-Bhutan Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Prime Ministerial Meetings and MoU Approvals - NewsXIndia-Bhutan Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Prime Ministerial Meetings and MoU Approvals  NewsX

Indian PM Modi likely to visit Bhutan next week - WIONIndian PM Modi likely to visit Bhutan next week  WION

PM Modi accepts Bhutan’s invitation, prepares for bilateral visit next week - Greater KashmirPM Modi accepts Bhutan’s invitation, prepares for bilateral visit next week  Greater Kashmir

PM to visit Bhutan next week - The StatesmanPM to visit Bhutan next week  The Statesman

PM Modi discusses with Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay about Infrastructure and bilateral ties - India Shipping NewsPM Modi discusses with Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay about Infrastructure and bilateral ties  India Shipping News

India is reliable, trusted partner of Bhutan: PM Tobgay - Press Trust of IndiaIndia is reliable, trusted partner of Bhutan: PM Tobgay  Press Trust of India

Bhutan recognizes WHO Regional Director, confers gold medal at National Day - World Health Organization (WHO)Bhutan recognizes WHO Regional Director, confers gold medal at National Day  World Health Organization (WHO)

Bhutan elections: What is at stake for India? - Observer Research FoundationBhutan elections: What is at stake for India?  Observer Research Foundation

A Strong Labor Market is key to Bhutan's Inclusive Growth - World Bank GroupA Strong Labor Market is key to Bhutan's Inclusive Growth  World Bank Group

India is reliable, trusted partner of Bhutan: PM Tobgay - State TimesIndia is reliable, trusted partner of Bhutan: PM Tobgay  State Times

Modi likely to visit ‘strategic partner’ Bhutan next week, boost trade ties - The New Indian ExpressModi likely to visit ‘strategic partner’ Bhutan next week, boost trade ties  The New Indian Express

SNG Daily: PM Modi Heads For Bhutan Next Week; Putin Expected To Win Another Presidential Term - Strategic News GlobalSNG Daily: PM Modi Heads For Bhutan Next Week; Putin Expected To Win Another Presidential Term  Strategic News Global

Pro-India Tshering Tobgay set to be Bhutan's PM for 2nd time - The Economic TimesPro-India Tshering Tobgay set to be Bhutan's PM for 2nd time  The Economic Times

PM Modi Agrees to Visit Bhutan Next Week upon Receiving Invitation - NewsXPM Modi Agrees to Visit Bhutan Next Week upon Receiving Invitation  NewsX

PM Modi Accepts Invite From King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck To Visit Bhutan - Times NowPM Modi Accepts Invite From King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck To Visit Bhutan  Times Now

Analysing Bhutan's fourth National Assembly elections - Observer Research FoundationAnalysing Bhutan's fourth National Assembly elections  Observer Research Foundation

As Bhutan PM’s Visit Begins, Boundary Talks With China Cast Shadow Over Indian Road Proposal - The WireAs Bhutan PM’s Visit Begins, Boundary Talks With China Cast Shadow Over Indian Road Proposal  The Wire

India, Bhutan reaffirm resolve to strengthen 'exceptional' bilateral ties - Daijiworld.comIndia, Bhutan reaffirm resolve to strengthen 'exceptional' bilateral ties  Daijiworld.com

Bhutan-China: Settling border issues - Observer Research FoundationBhutan-China: Settling border issues  Observer Research Foundation

Bhutanese PM seeks Indian investments in tourism industry - Press Trust of IndiaBhutanese PM seeks Indian investments in tourism industry  Press Trust of India

Maharashtra Governor welcomes Bhutan PM on maiden visit to State - ThePrintMaharashtra Governor welcomes Bhutan PM on maiden visit to State  ThePrint

An overview of the fourth national elections of Bhutan | Explained - The HinduAn overview of the fourth national elections of Bhutan | Explained  The Hindu

Cabinet Greenlights MoU Between India and Bhutan for Supply of Petroleum Products - Asia Pacific - Energetica IndiaCabinet Greenlights MoU Between India and Bhutan for Supply of Petroleum Products - Asia Pacific  Energetica India

WTO members congratulate Bhutan on graduating from LDC status - WTO Latest NewsWTO members congratulate Bhutan on graduating from LDC status  WTO Latest News

Bhutan's embankment to the new world order - Observer Research FoundationBhutan's embankment to the new world order  Observer Research Foundation

Bhutan’s PM on 5-day visit to India, to strengthen bilateral ties - The Financial ExpressBhutan’s PM on 5-day visit to India, to strengthen bilateral ties  The Financial Express

India deeply values its multi-faceted partnership with Bhutan: President Murmu - ThePrintIndia deeply values its multi-faceted partnership with Bhutan: President Murmu  ThePrint

Bhutan's Tshering Tobgay to become PM for second time - The HinduBhutan's Tshering Tobgay to become PM for second time  The Hindu

Bhutan’s balancing act - The Financial ExpressBhutan’s balancing act  The Financial Express

Bhutan king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck mega-city project Gelephu - The HinduBhutan king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck mega-city project Gelephu  The Hindu

Bhutan King Wangchuck lands in India for 8-day visit amidst boundary dispute with China | Mint - MintBhutan King Wangchuck lands in India for 8-day visit amidst boundary dispute with China | Mint  Mint

Bhutan might be Modi's final foreign destination before Lok Sabha polls; here's what will be on agenda - Deccan HeraldBhutan might be Modi's final foreign destination before Lok Sabha polls; here's what will be on agenda  Deccan Herald

Bhutan: New Government Should Release Political Prisoners - Human Rights WatchBhutan: New Government Should Release Political Prisoners  Human Rights Watch

Pemako Punakha in Bhutan blends traditional elegance with modern comfort - STIRworldPemako Punakha in Bhutan blends traditional elegance with modern comfort  STIRworld