Bhutan’s BRCS launched its Youth Forum and Youth Volunteer Policy, aiming to unlock the potential of Bhutan’s young population through leadership, civic responsibility, and volunteerism. According to Dragyel Tenzin Dorjee,…
Thimphu Thromde is transforming waste management through the Clean Thimphu City Initiative, a government-led project supported by the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme and the World Bank. The initiative uses…
The Royal Government of Bhutan has launched the ‘Green Himalaya’ initiative, aiming to plant over 5 million trees by 2027. The project focuses on high-altitude regions affected by deforestation and…
Thirteen wild elephants have been causing disturbances and destruction in Zhemgang, causing 16 households in Takapai to live in uncertainty for over three weeks. Forest officials discovered 11 elephants in…
Phuentsholing introduces Parking.bt-Bhutan, its first mobile parking app, replacing traditional ticketing systems. Launched on February 21, it has registered 1,178 users and generates steady revenue. March revenues remained stable despite…
Bhutan plans to launch a digital literacy initiative, aiming to equip over 400,000 citizens with essential digital skills by 2029 through targeted training and globally recognized certifications. The digital society…
School feeding programs are incorporating quinoa into student diets, a nutritious, climate-resilient grain, enhancing visibility and viability through packaging support, improved post-harvest techniques, and value-added products. Bhutanese authorities are integrating…
Druk Nyo Foundation in Bhutan is collaborating with Buddhist scholars to rediscover Buddhism’s deep reverence for nature, laying the foundation for a conservation movement that bridges science, religion, and culture,…
The Bhutanese government is implementing the National Digital Strategy, aiming for digital modernisation and efficient governance. The strategy aims for a thriving digital economy, inclusive society, and efficient systems. The…
PIT and CIT collections were the main drivers of the 16.81% growth in 2024 in tax revenue from personal income tax, business income tax, and corporate income tax, which totalled…
