All About Bhutan's 'Mindfulness City'

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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Bhutan's 'Mindfulness City' is a planned city in southern Bhutan that aims to be a global model for sustainable urban development

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The mega project, also known as Gelephu Mindfulness City, is  spread over 2,500 square kilometers

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It is a Special Administrative Region (SAR). It will have its own government and the independence to have its own lawmaking, and independent judiciary

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The city will have two protected areas - a national park and a wildlife sanctuary

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It will have rivers that will have the potential to generate 4,000 to 5,000 megawatts of electricity through renewable energy

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It is expected to be a low-rise city which will have its own university, health care facilities for both western and traditional medicine

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The project has been envisioned by the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

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The city is inspired by Bhutanese culture and the country's Gross National Happiness Index

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