Bhutan Expands Tourism Infrastructure for Eco-Friendly Travel
Bhutan is expanding its tourism infrastructure to cater to eco-conscious travelers. The government announced new eco-tourism zones featuring hiking trails, forest lodges, and cultural centers. A focus on minimizing carbon…
Eastern Bhutan Aspires to Promote Travel and Empower Youth
The Trashigang Dzongkhag Divisional Forest Office has constructed roadside amenities at Wamrong Town and Kharungla Brekha Junction, aiming to enhance tourism and youth employment. Funded by UNDP and GEF under…
Improved Cardamom Farming and Local Economy through Women’s Cooperative
Group of 12 women in Soobdrang Chiwog have made significant progress in agricultural development by forming a cooperative aimed at cultivating cardamom. The cooperative has not only become a key…
Bhutan Celebrates National Forest Day with Mass Tree-Planting Drive
Bhutan celebrated its National Forest Day with a nationwide tree-planting campaign. Citizens, students, and government officials planted over 1 million trees in a single day, aiming to combat deforestation and…
Bhutan AgriSustain Fund is looking for USD 80m to support
To give Bhutan’s agri-food industry long-term financial support, BAF hopes to raise USD 80 million from private investors and philanthropists.The fund’s goals and potential to revolutionize Bhutan’s agriculture industry are…
Deepening Cooperation: Bhutan-Nepal Bilateral Relations Grow Stronger
Bhutan and Nepal have taken significant steps to strengthen their bilateral relations, focusing on diplomatic engagement and economic collaboration. Both countries, as founding members of the South Asian Association for…
Bhutan Unveils Gelephu Mindfulness City to Boost Economy
Bhutan has announced plans for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a $100 billion project designed to redefine capitalism by emphasizing sustainability and well-being. Led by former Prime Minister Dr. Lotay…
STEM school in Drukgyel to welcome the first batch of grade 7 students in 2026
Agency: The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has outlined plans to establish a premier STEM school at Drukgyel, Paro. This initiative is part of Bhutan’s long-term vision to…
Reestablishing white-bellied heron habitats by 50 hectare tree park
RSPN has planted trees on 42 hectares in six dzongkhags to help restore severely endangered white-bellied heron’s degraded habitats. In the Punatsangchhu and Mangdechhu basins, RSPN has restored 12.5 hectares…
Bhutan Promotes Organic Agriculture for Sustainable Farming
Bhutan is advancing its commitment to sustainable agriculture by promoting organic farming practices nationwide. The government has implemented policies to support farmers in transitioning to organic methods, including training programs…