Grant Assistance for a Grassroots Project signed for 32 million yen
2024/11/12
The Grant Contract (G/C) for Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) was signed between H.E. Mr. ONO Keiichi, Ambassador-Designate of Japan to Bhutan, and H.E. Mr. Vetsop Namgyel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bhutan, on behalf of their respective Governments on November 12, 2024.
The Government of Japan offers a financial assistance scheme called the “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP)” for development projects designed to meet the diverse, basic human needs of people in developing countries. Since 1989, the scheme has supported relatively small-scale projects implemented by non-profit organizations, such as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and educational and medical institutions, through Japanese diplomatic missions in those countries.
The details of this project are as follows:
Grant Name: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
Project Name: “The Project for the Provision of Recycled Fire Engines for Western Bhutan”
Recipient Organization: Fire and Rescue Service Division, Royal Bhutan Police
Total amount of the Grant: Approximately 32 million yen
Bhutan experiences a high number of forest fires, and many buildings, such as temples and homes, are primarily made of wood, making them vulnerable to fire. The recipient organization oversees fire prevention and safety administration in Bhutan and provides fire and rescue services through fire stations in various parts of the country. However, their fire engines and equipment have worn out due to being old and bearing heavy duties. Thus, strengthening disaster prevention capabilities is an urgent issue.
This project will provide three recycled fire engines from Japan to the fire station in Thimphu, and one fire engine each to the fire stations in Paro and Punakha. These engines, operated by the recipient organization, will help eliminate breakdowns and repair time associated with ageing fire engines. We believe this support will enable faster and more effective firefighting and rescue operations.
The Government of Japan hopes that this new grant project under the GGP scheme will help in the enhancement of the quality of life and human security for the people of Bhutan and further foster the friendship and cooperation between Japan and Bhutan.
The Government of Japan offers a financial assistance scheme called the “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP)” for development projects designed to meet the diverse, basic human needs of people in developing countries. Since 1989, the scheme has supported relatively small-scale projects implemented by non-profit organizations, such as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and educational and medical institutions, through Japanese diplomatic missions in those countries.
The details of this project are as follows:
Grant Name: Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
Project Name: “The Project for the Provision of Recycled Fire Engines for Western Bhutan”
Recipient Organization: Fire and Rescue Service Division, Royal Bhutan Police
Total amount of the Grant: Approximately 32 million yen
Bhutan experiences a high number of forest fires, and many buildings, such as temples and homes, are primarily made of wood, making them vulnerable to fire. The recipient organization oversees fire prevention and safety administration in Bhutan and provides fire and rescue services through fire stations in various parts of the country. However, their fire engines and equipment have worn out due to being old and bearing heavy duties. Thus, strengthening disaster prevention capabilities is an urgent issue.
This project will provide three recycled fire engines from Japan to the fire station in Thimphu, and one fire engine each to the fire stations in Paro and Punakha. These engines, operated by the recipient organization, will help eliminate breakdowns and repair time associated with ageing fire engines. We believe this support will enable faster and more effective firefighting and rescue operations.
The Government of Japan hopes that this new grant project under the GGP scheme will help in the enhancement of the quality of life and human security for the people of Bhutan and further foster the friendship and cooperation between Japan and Bhutan.