Second India-Bhutan High Impact Community Development Project Committee Meeting of the 13th Five Year Plan
For the 13th Five Year Plan period of Bhutan, Government of India has committed assistance of Nu. 100 billion (INR 10,000 Crores) of which Nu. 10 billion (INR 1,000 Crores) has been earmarked for HICDPs.
The 2nd India-Bhutan High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) Committee Meeting between the Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan was held on 18 September 2025 in Thimphu. The Indian delegation was led by Mr. Aniket G. Mandavgane, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Thimphu and the Bhutanese delegation was led by Ms. Pema Tshomo, Director, Bilateral Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade.
HICDPs are small-sized projects having a short implementation timeline, covering areas such as rural connectivity, drinking water supply, irrigation, agriculture infrastructure, flood protection, tourism development, township infrastructure development, waste management. They are implemented by the Local Governments, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. For the 13th Five Year Plan period of Bhutan, Government of India has committed assistance of Nu. 100 billion (INR 10,000 Crores) of which Nu. 10 billion (INR 1,000 Crores) has been earmarked for HICDPs.
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During the meeting, the Committee reviewed and approved 297 projects of total amount Nu. 4.06 billion (INR 406 Crores) as the second batch of HICDPs for the 13th FYP period. It also reviewed the progress in implementation of the first batch of HICDP projects and approved its revision to 275 projects of total amount Nu. 4.40 billion (INR 440 Crores). These projects are expected to enhance accessibility and economic opportunities for the local communities and contribute to improved livelihoods, job opportunities and food security.
The meeting was held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere in keeping with the unique and enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
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