Agency: o address both youth unemployment and the growing number of Bhutanese seeking jobs abroad, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) has introduced two complementary initiatives: the National…
Women-friendly mini-tillers included in CARLEP’s core components, benefiting female farmers. 416 tillers have been provided, acknowledging declining agricultural production in Bhutan. The report highlights a significant increase in drug-related offenses…
Sangay Norzom, a 65-year-old farmer in Nganglam, Pemagatshel, received a user-friendly mini-tiller as part of a cost-sharing initiative by CARLEP. The initiative aims to raise incomes and reduce rural poverty…
Bhutan’s Paro Valley has seen a 45% increase in tourist arrivals this summer, according to the Tourism Council of Bhutan. Visitors are drawn by serene landscapes, Buddhist monasteries, and Bhutan’s…
The Punakha–Gasa roadway, which was severely damaged by flash floods on June 2 and cut off the district from the rest of the nation, is currently undergoing restoration work. Three…
The Bhutanese government is enhancing reintegration efforts for overseas citizens, focusing on the National Reintegration Program and the OEP. Returnees must meet eligibility requirements and undergo merit-based recruitment processes, with…
Agency: According to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering, the Adani Group has indicated a preference for a run-of-the-river (RoR) model over a reservoir-type scheme for…
Bhutan has announced its most ambitious climate plan to date, named “Green Himalaya,” to combat the severe impacts of climate change threatening its glaciers, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods. Unveiled in…
ESP, a Bhutanese economic stimulus program, has shown early achievements in stimulating economic activity, fostering new enterprises, creating job opportunities, enhancing agricultural self-sufficiency, and promoting Bhutanese culture and tourism. Lyonpo…
Gelephu-Landowners affected by planned Gelephu International Airport receive temporary relief from suspended loan payments until compensation arrives, with banks assessing applicants on a case-by-case basis. Compensation packages for airport-affected properties…
