What are the economic reforms made by 3rd king of Bhutan
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Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (Wylie: 'jigs med rdo rje dbang phyug; 2 May 1929 – 21 July 1972) was the 3rd Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan.[1]
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
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King of Bhutan
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Maharaja of Bhutan at the International Lowcost Housing Exhibition.jpg
King of Bhutan
Reign
30 March 1952 – 21 July 1972
Coronation
27 October 1952[citation needed]
Predecessor
Jigme Wangchuck
Successor
Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Born
2 May 1929
Thruepang Palace, Trongsa
Died
21 July 1972 (aged 43)
Nairobi, Kenya
Burial
Cremated at Kurjey Lhakhang
Spouse
Ashi Kesang Choden
Issue
Sonam Choden Wangchuck
Dechen Wangmo Wangchuck
Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Pema Lhaden Wangchuck
Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck
House
Wangchuck
Father
Jigme Wangchuck
Mother
Ashi Phuntsho Choden
Religion
Buddhism
He began to open Bhutan to the outside world, began modernization, and took the first step towards democratization.
During his 20-year reign that ended in July 1972, the fundamental reorientation of Bhutanese society began. Wangchuck not only achieved the reorganisation of society and government, but also consolidated Bhutan's sovereignty and security. He mobilised resources from the international donors as aid. Wangchuck's strategy was to broaden the source of aid by developing relationships with other countries. Bhutan joined the Colombo Plan in 1962 to obtain international aid. However, India became the main source of financial and technical assistance. He was a deft and farsighted planner in the sense that he modernised Bhutan without destabilizing its culture and tradition. Wangchuck brought modern techniques and methods to preserve and promote the culture of Bhutan, yet at the same time, he introduced Western science and technology. He was a forerunner among environmentalists in this part of the world. The Manas Sanctuary established in 1966 was one of the first in the region.