Visit dates: September 16‑18, with meetings with Bhutan’s king, prime minister, and trade minister.
Inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Mongar.
Opened the Jaganathan Bridge on the Samdrup Jongkhar‑Trashigang Highway.
Delivered 54 electric vehicles and transferred 43 Jersey cows to Bhutan’s cattle centre.
Laid foundation for the 500‑kilowatt Lunana Hydropower Project.
Signed a concessional loan of four thousand crore Indian rupees for Bhutan’s energy projects.
Increased scholarship seats for Bhutanese students in Indian cultural and university programs.
Enhanced cross‑border connectivity with new customs station and progress on rail links.
Key initiatives launched included a 65‑bed mother‑and‑child hospital, a new bridge on a major highway, and the delivery of 54 electric vehicles and 43 Jersey cows.
Both governments signed a concessional loan agreement of four thousand crore Indian rupees for energy projects and expanded student scholarship slots.
Additional steps were taken to improve cross‑border trade, digital payments, and immigration facilities.
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