GELEPHU PROJECT OF BHUTAN - INTERNATIONAL
News: Bhutan initiates Gelephu Megacity Project
What is in the news?
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Recently, the Bhutan King announced the Gelephu smart
city project , which connects South Asia with South East Asia.
About Gelephu Smart city project:
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Dynamic
Economic Corridor: The proposed land connection from
Gelephu, traversing Assam and Northeast Indian states, extends to Myanmar,
Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, forming a dynamic
economic corridor that bridges South Asia to Southeast Asia
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Aim:
To attract investments, boost trade and
create jobs thereby facilitating the demand for goods and services.
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It is rooted in the
vision and values of Gross National Happiness (GNH), as it aspires to be a
Mindfulness City and envisions setting up of “zero emission” industries.