The Indian government recently announced that it is going to help Bhutan in building its third international internet gateway…reports Asian Lite News
The relations between India, and Bhutan are touching new heights as the India has been consistently supporting Bhutan in its efforts to establish a digital infrastructure, The Bhutan Live reported.
The Indian government recently announced that it is going to help Bhutan in building its third international internet gateway. According to the Indian Embassy in Bhutan, the government will facilitate a concessional rate to reduce the cost of the gateway’s operation. This new initiative is a part of the expanding India-Bhutan digital collaboration.
India is collaborating with Bhutan on various technology initiatives. An optical fibre backbone has been provided at the village level across all 20 districts of Bhutan under Bhutan’s flagship programme ‘Digital Drukul’, The Bhutan Live reported.
Bhutan’s third internet gateway would enhance internet bandwidth, connect remote pockets of the country and lower the cost of internet connectivity for users.
Bhutan’s ICT policy (2009) is committed to using ICT for good governance, creating a great information culture, and a high-tech habitat. To realise this goal, the Bhutan government is constantly working with its counterparts in India, as per The Bhutan Live.
Earlier, the Indian Embassy had organised a technology roundtable with Bhutan’s leading technology and innovation experts to discuss various ways to enhance cooperation in the digital technology sector.
Meanwhile, Bhutan will celebrate the 43rd birthday of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Wednesday, The Bhutan Live reported.
The day will be celebrated in full swing after three years of COVID restrictions. All 20 Dzongkhags, Bhutan’s primary subdivisions, will begin the day with prayers and butter lamp offerings for the long life of the King. In the capital city, Thimphu, the celebration will be hosted at the Changlimithang ground, with the Bhutan Prime Minister attending as the chief guest, as per the newsreport.
The ceremony will also be attended by the members of Zhung Dratshang, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, civil servants, school children and the public.
His Majesty’s birthday will be celebrated in the main centres of all 20 Dzongkhags. The traditional ceremony under the theme of ‘Kadrinche Mewang Chhog’ will begin with the offering of prayers by the Dratshang, civil servants, school students, private/public institutions and the public, according to The Bhutan Live.
School children will perform march-past and cultural programmes.
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pandey on a visit to Bhutan last year called on the Bhutanese King and discussed aspects of enhancing the enduring bilateral relationship between the two nations.
The Army Chief also received a Guard of Honour at Bhutan’s capital Thimphu. (ANI)