About Us
We are committed to realising the unique potential of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) Special Administrative Region (SAR).
GMC is strategically located in the Southern plains of Bhutan, at the centre of a land bridge that connects roughly 2.7 billion people in South and Southeast Asia.
The SAR offers international businesses:
Our Purpose
The Gelephu Investment and Development Corporation (GIDC) was established with a mandate to facilitate investment and economic growth and development for Bhutanese and foreign enterprises in Gelephu Mindfulness City SAR.
At the same time, GIDC invests domestically and internationally for the benefit of the Kingdom of Bhutan. GIDC’s investments are carefully chosen to accelerate the development of GMCSAR and Bhutan’s national economy and to promote the well-being and livelihood of the citizens of the Kingdom.
Our Commitments
Harnessing Growth
In order to unlock and harness the strong growth potential that GMC represents, GIDC is helping to establish GMC as a crucible for mindful innovation powered by advanced technology.
Leveraging Renewable Energy
To drive high-tech business growth, safeguarding Bhutan’s position as the world’s first carbon-negative country while delivering jobs of the future to the Kingdom’s youth.
Accelerating Socio-economic Development
We prioritise accelerating socio-economic development in Bhutan while staying true to the Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy, showcasing a new model of mindful development for the world.
Promoting a Dynamic Economy
We are dedicated to building an increasingly dynamic, diversified, resilient and globally competitive economy for Bhutan.
Nurturing Talent by creating the conditions for the Bhutanese people to access education, internship and training opportunities to upgrade their skills and develop their capabilities, preparing them to engage in the jobs of the future in Bhutan.
Investing in Technology across industry, agriculture, healthcare, transportation, education and other sectors to ensure that Bhutan is in the ranks of advanced innovation economies globally.
Upgrading Infrastructure for transportation, online connectivity and power generation to increase efficiency, foster economic growth and ultimately enhance the Kingdom’s global competitiveness.
Securing Strategic Investment
We facilitate foreign direct investment in GMC and Bhutan’s wider economy, driving economic growth and development.
These goals are supported by Gelephu Mindfulness City SAR’s independent economic and legal systems, which are designed to create a business-friendly operating environment that is aligned to global best practices.
As GMC grows and develops and GIDC’s wider investment portfolio bears fruit, the Kingdom of Bhutan will emerge as an increasingly dynamic, diversified, resilient and globally competitive economy.
Ultimately, GIDC’s contributions to GMC will contribute to economic growth and development for Bhutan and the wider region in harmony with nature and the human spirit.