Thimphu, June 26 -- The fifth tranche of Rs 250 crores for the Economic Stimulus Programme was handed over by the Ambassador of India to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya, to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB), Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel, a statement by the Embassy of India in Bhutan said.

So far, India has released Rs 1,250 crores to the RGoB as part of Government of India's commitment of Rs 1,500 crores towards the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) in Bhutan under the 13th Five Year Plan (2024-209).

At the handover ceremony, the Foreign Minister conveyed gratitude to the Government of India for its support to the ESP, noting its positive impact on farmers, students and youth, Desuups, small and m...