Bhutanese ecotourism places a strong emphasis on empowering women and communities
Bhutan’s eco-tourism sector is promoting conservation, economic opportunities, and cultural heritage preservation, particularly for rural women, through community-based initiatives and eco-lodges. Bhutan has established robust policies to support eco-tourism, addressing…
It’s projected that three international firms will finish the 13.6 kilometers of Gelephu
Three international construction firms are set to undertake the Gelephu-Tareythang highway project in Sarpang, requiring joint ventures or sub-consultants to promote local engagement and capacity building. The World Bank-supported project,…
Bhutan Introduces Eco-Tourism Reforms for 2025
Bhutan has unveiled its new Sustainable Tourism Framework 2025, which includes mandatory eco-certification for all tour operators and a daily visitor impact fee. The new rules aim to control the…
For struggling industries, the government thinking about extending loan deferment
The Ministry of Finance has started talks with RMA and the FIAB to determine whether to extend the loan deferment facility for sectors that are still experiencing financial difficulties, as…
Samste was deposed as fifth dzongkhag thromd in nation
The current DNT government, under Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, is prioritizing equitable development across all towns, not focusing on Samtse, the country’s fifth dzongkhag thromde. The Prime Minister acknowledged Samtse’s…
Bhutan Expands Eco-Tourism Zones to Support Local Communities
Bhutan’s Ministry of Tourism has launched five new eco-tourism zones across Punakha, Trongsa, and Trashiyangtse districts. These trails will connect remote villages, promote homestays, and offer nature-based activities like birdwatching…
Youth Forum & Youth Volunteer Policy launched by Bhutan Red Cross Society
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,…
Thimpu digitizing its processes to tackle waste management
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…
Bhutan Launches ‘Green Himalaya’ Reforestation Project
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…
The residents of Zhemgang are afraid of Gewog
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…