Subsidies
CEQ 2017: not included. CEQ 2022: electricity, agriculture, and fuel subsidies.
CEQ 2017
Agricultural and Rural Subsidies 2022–25
| Subsidy / Support Programme | Description and Transfer Details |
|---|---|
| Price Support for Bhutan Agro Industries | National subsidy spending explicitly includes price support for Bhutan Agro Industries to maintain operations. |
| Rural Life Insurance Scheme | A mandatory permanent scheme where the government provides a Nu. 108 subsidy toward the annual Nu. 195 premium, with the individual paying the remaining Nu. 87. |
| Rural House Insurance Scheme | A mandatory programme providing insurance for rural homes against natural disasters (fire, flood, earthquake), which is partially subsidised by the state to protect rural assets. |
| Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) Subsidies | An India-financed plan (amounting to ~5% of GDP) that provides subsidies, capital grants, and support for equipment acquisition intended to raise productivity in agriculture and agribusinesses. |
| Low-Interest Agricultural Loans | The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) facilitates low-interest loans specifically for the agriculture and livestock sectors. |
| Cost-Sharing Mechanism (RNR) | An established mechanism for the Renewable Natural Resource (RNR) sector to support development and community participation. |
| Electricity Subsidies | Included in national fiscal expenditure (0.27% in FY 2023–24) to support various operations, including those in rural and agricultural areas. |
| Wage Subsidies (via YELP) | While a labour programme, it provides monthly allowances (Nu. 5,000 to Nu. 9,000) to private sector employers, including those in the agricultural sector, to hire and train youth. |