Aniket Govind Mandavgane, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Bhutan, visited Gyaltsun Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital (GJPMCH), Mongar, today.
The 65-bedded hospital, constructed with financial support from the Government of India (GoI), was inaugurated on 16 September 2026 at Wangdicholing Palace in Bumthang by Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel, Minister of Finance and External Trade of Bhutan, and Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India.
During the visit, the Deputy Chief of Mission reviewed the infrastructure readiness and progress towards operationalizing the hospital. The establishment of GJPMCH marks a significant milestone in strengthening healthcare delivery in eastern Bhutan, particularly in improving access to maternal and child healthcare services.
The hospital reflects the enduring friendship and strong development partnership between Bhutan and India. Its operationalization will be an important step towards improving access to quality healthcare and bringing essential services closer to the people of eastern Bhutan
