Bhutan National Plan for Infrastructure Resilience

The Bhutan National Plan for Infrastructure Resilience, developed by the Royal Government of Bhutan with CDRI and UNDRR, outlines a strategic roadmap to strengthen critical infrastructure against natural and human-made hazards. Using the Global Methodology for Infrastructure Resilience Review, the plan assesses six key sectors—transport, energy, water, ICT, health, and education—through stress testing, policy reviews, and stakeholder consultations. Key vulnerabilities include landslides, earthquakes, floods, and cyber threats. 

The plan emphasizes cross-sector coordination, data sharing, and capacity building. It recommends updating infrastructure codes, enhancing governance, and integrating multi-hazard risk assessments. Sector-specific actions include improving road design, ensuring energy safety compliance, enhancing water management, establishing cyber resilience, and strengthening emergency health and education systems. The plan aligns with Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan and aims to guide sustainable, resilient infrastructure development across the country. 

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Aishwarya Pillai

Lead Specialist

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes. 

Alpana Saha

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes.