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India's Kiren Rijiju Meets Bhutan PM to Discuss Gelephu Mindfulness City Project
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 10:16 PM
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju met Bhutan’s Prime Minister to review the proposed Gelephu Mindfulness City project, a cross‑border initiative aimed at promoting wellness tourism.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju recently held talks with the Prime Minister of Bhutan to examine the details of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project. The meeting, conducted at a mutually agreed venue, focused on how the two countries could collaborate on this emerging wellness‑tourism venture.
The Gelephu Mindfulness City is envisioned as a dedicated hub in the Bhutanese town of Gelephu, near the India‑Bhutan border, offering facilities for meditation, yoga, and holistic health services. Both sides discussed the project's potential to attract domestic and international visitors seeking therapeutic experiences.
Officials highlighted that the initiative aligns with broader bilateral goals of enhancing people‑to‑people contact and boosting cross‑border economic activity. They agreed to set up a joint working group to finalize feasibility studies, funding arrangements, and implementation timelines.
The meeting underscored India's continued interest in supporting Bhutan’s sustainable development projects while expanding opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs in the wellness sector.
The Gelephu Mindfulness City is envisioned as a dedicated hub in the Bhutanese town of Gelephu, near the India‑Bhutan border, offering facilities for meditation, yoga, and holistic health services. Both sides discussed the project's potential to attract domestic and international visitors seeking therapeutic experiences.
Officials highlighted that the initiative aligns with broader bilateral goals of enhancing people‑to‑people contact and boosting cross‑border economic activity. They agreed to set up a joint working group to finalize feasibility studies, funding arrangements, and implementation timelines.
The meeting underscored India's continued interest in supporting Bhutan’s sustainable development projects while expanding opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs in the wellness sector.