Bhutan Aims for 100% Organic Agriculture by 2030
The government of Bhutan has launched a new National Organic Farming Mission with the goal of converting all agricultural practices to organic by 2030. This initiative, announced in Thimphu, includes…
Vital Water Project of Tsirang Toed Gewog Nearing Completion
A nearly halfway completed project in Tsirang Toed Gewog aims to provide consistent water supply to 8,500 people, benefiting 2,700 households and institutions. Tsirang Toed Gewog and Phuentenchu Gewog are…
To enhance public health, workplace safety, & telecommunications, ITPL provides training.
ITPL, in collaboration with government and private entities, has introduced four new courses to enhance public health, workplace safety, caregiving quality, and telecommunication networks in Bhutan. Responsible Service of Alcoholic…
Bhutan’s goal is achieve 485 MW of green hydrogen capacity by 2050
Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, and Seto Machhindranath Chariot Procession Committee collaborate to manage traffic, pull chariot, mobilize volunteers, and invite ambassadors to observe the festival. Bhutan’s National Hydrogen…
To guarantee food security, MoAL will increase local output
Bhutan’s MoAL plans to address rising food inflation by promoting investment, infrastructure development, and policy interventions to increase food production and access. Bhutan plans to increase paddy, maize, chili, potato,…
Bhutan’s development programs were examined by ESP
The ESP Secretariat has allocated Nu 15b to revitalise key sectors like tourism and creative industries, with the government releasing Nu 7.5b in three installments. Nu 1 billion allocated for…
New certification scheme to protect regional handicrafts
Bhutanese traditional arts and crafts continue to thrive despite increasing commercial pressures, with Nepal and India imports declining. Local artisans remain engaged with external clients. The government is implementing measures…
Maximizing the use of limited arable land
MoAL and NLCS have identified 11,557 acres for large-scale agricultural use in eight dzongkhag, Bhutan. Over the past five years, 274 land lease applications have been approved, with 70 more…
Govt recover subsidies for EV taxis that were not delivered
The PMO will recover subsidies for 27 EV taxis that were not delivered or sold to intended recipients under a sustainability project, which aimed to replace 300 fuel-driven taxis with…
Government emphasis on tourism & agriculture
Bhutan’s Finance Minister Lekey Dorji plans to boost agriculture, tourism, and foreign direct investment to expand its economy beyond hydropower, aiming for 8.93% growth in 2025. Bhutan’s government is committed…