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Gelephu Mindfulness City

GELEPHU
MINDFULNESS
CITY
A Special Administrative Region (SAR) in The Kingdom of Bhutan
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“The purpose of establishing this SAR is to create a vibrant economic hub by providing a conducive business environment and compelling incentives.
It will be a Mindfulness City, encompassing conscious and sustainable businesses,
inspired by Buddhist spiritual heritage, and distinguished by the uniqueness of the Bhutanese identity.”

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About GMC

Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is His Majesty The King’s global vision to establish an oasis of mindfulness and prosperity amidst increasing global uncertainties and geostrategic challenges. It seeks to offer the world a different path of development, one where traditional Bhutanese values of spirituality and harmony with nature, blends with innovation, technology and economic vibrancy. GMC also serves as His Majesty’s local vision to act as a catalyst of change for Bhutan’s administrative reform and economic advancement under the concept of “One Country, Two Systems”.

Located in Bhutan’s southern plains bordering the State of Assam in India and spanning over 2,600 km², or 5% of Bhutan, GMC was established by Royal Charter in December 2024 as a highly autonomous Special Administrative Region (SAR). Through this Royal mandate, GMC is accorded full executive and legislative powers, with an independent judiciary, to govern the SAR separate from the Royal Government of Bhutan. Under the direct guidance of His Majesty, GMC will be run by global and local talents to build an advanced economy by adopting and adapting the best governing policies and business practices from around the world.

Core Industries and Sectors

The idea of “Mindful Prosperity” is a recognition by His Majesty that the world cannot continue to develop at breakneck pace with little regard for humanity’s need to be in harmony with nature and the spiritual. Development should not come at all costs, but neither can it be denied. It should be carried out in balance where both Mindfulness and Prosperity blend modernity, development and economic prosperity with Bhutan’s traditional values. To help achieve this vision, GMC’s “Mindfulness Prosperity” road map focuses on eight core priority industries.

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Gelephu Mindfulness City
"This project is not just an infrastructure development—it is a People's Project – a nation-building effort, a lifeline for Bhutan, for our economy, security, sovereignty, and ultimately, our future"
His Majesty's National Day Address 17th December 2023
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