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The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) 2024, inaugurated on May 19, 2024, with a Nu 15 billion financial injection from the Government of India, marks a crucial phase in Bhutan’s ongoing efforts to revitalize its economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. With the pandemic having exposed the vulnerabilities of economies worldwide, Bhutan’s response through the ESP is a comprehensive …

Kinley Wangmo, a forward-thinking entrepreneur, launched her hydroponic venture in 2020. Today, she graciously imparts her profound understanding of hydroponic technology, highlighting its myriad benefits and transformative capabilities. Wangmo’s entrepreneurial journey epitomizes the integration of traditional agricultural wisdom with contemporary methods, presenting a sustainable pathway for agriculture’s future. Her expertise paves the way for leveraging hydroponics to innovate food production …

…𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚’𝒔 𝒖𝒏𝒘𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By Kezang Choden Every monsoon, residents of MetakhaGewog in ChukhaDzongkhag come together to clear blockages on Gewog Connectivity (GC) roads, showcasing exceptional community cooperation and resilience. This year is no different, as locals have once again volunteered to tackle the seasonal challenges posed by monsoon rains. Heavy …

…𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉 𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒄 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑻𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒈 By Kezang ChodenIn a testament to determination and entrepreneurial spirit, residents of Tendu Gewog in Samtse Dzongkhag embark on a weekly journey spanning 25 kilometers to sell their organic produce. Every Sunday, these dedicated farmers travel to the Belotay Sunday Vegetable Market in Tashichoeling Gewog, offering a diverse …

In the quest to preserve our planet’s biodiversity, innovative methods are crucial for effective ecological monitoring. A groundbreaking pilot study in Bhutan introduces environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling as a game-changing tool in the assessment and conservation of species. This advancement promises to transform the way we monitor ecosystems, offering new insights into species presence, distribution, and conservation needs. eDNA sampling …

…𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒖 𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 By Kezang Choden The youth of Talo Gewog continue to uphold the practice of Choeb, a traditional regional song accompanied by dance. This cultural heritage is prominently showcased at the beginning of the Tshechu (annual religious event) festival. The Tshechu, initiated by Zhabdrung Jigme Chogyal, remains a vibrant tradition preserved …

…𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 By Sonam Choki In a significant move to rejuvenate rural economies and empower local communities, the Tarayana Foundation, with support from Bhutan for Life, is set to launch the ambitious Nettle Enterprise Development Project across various districts of Bhutan. This transformative initiative aims to harness the potential …

…𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆-𝒂𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒔 By Kezang ChodenIn a notable advancement for the agriculture sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock inaugurated a state-of-the-art potato center in Jangchey, Gangtey Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang. The centre is established in collaboration with the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL), this new facility promises …

…𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒔, 𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 By Sonam ChokiThe National Accounts Statistics for 2024 provide a thorough overview of Bhutan’s economic performance, revealing significant shifts and trends across various sectors. Among the key findings, the wholesale and retail trade sector emerges as the largest contributor to Bhutan’s Gross …

In today’s health-conscious world, it is crucial to be mindful of not only the nutritional content of the products we consume but also the materials in which they are packaged. While many people focus on the quality of the juice itself, the impact of packaging materials often goes unnoticed. It is essential to recognize that the choice of packaging can …