- Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju attended the raising of 108 Stupas in Bhutan, highlighting shared Buddhist heritage and cultural diplomacy between India and Bhutan. - The initiative underlines robust bilateral ties under India's Neighbourhood First policy, anchored in spiritual and civilizational linkages. - Cooperation in cultural and religious domains continues to reinforce diplomatic ties and people-to-people connect in South Asia. - **108 Stupas Project Bhutan:** A massive spiritual infrastructure initiative in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City where 108 stupas were erected in a single day, symbolizing deep bilateral, cultural, and Buddhist heritage ties with India. - **Royal Government of Bhutan:** The Government of Bhutan, a constitutional monarchy with which India maintains exceptionally close diplomatic, economic, and security ties under its Neighbourhood First Policy. **Introduction** Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju participated in the raising of 108 Stupas in Bhutan, reflecting the enduring spiritual, cultural, and bilateral ties between India and Bhutan under the broader framework of regional diplomacy and shared Buddhist heritage. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju attended the raising of 108 Stupas in Bhutan, highlighting shared Buddhist heritage and cultural diplomacy between India and Bhutan. - The initiative underlines robust bilateral ties under India's Neighbourhood First policy, anchored in spiritual and civilizational linkages. - Cooperation in cultural and religious domains continues to reinforce diplomatic ties and people-to-people connect in South Asia. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **108 Stupas Project Bhutan:** A massive spiritual infrastructure initiative in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City where 108 stupas were erected in a single day, symbolizing deep bilateral, cultural, and Buddhist heritage ties with India. - **Royal Government of Bhutan:** The Government of Bhutan, a constitutional monarchy with which India maintains exceptionally close diplomatic, economic, and security ties under its Neighbourhood First Policy.