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The garden and the giant: How India’s Naya Bharat is nurturing GMC

Aug 22, 2026 5 mins read
The garden and the giant: How India’s Naya Bharat is nurturing GMC

In November 2025, Bhutan and India signed a joint statement that did more than reaffirm old ties. It framed a future: India entering a new chapter of socioeconomic and technological transformation, and Bhutan accelerating its march towards becoming a high-income country by 2034.

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