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The Sangshingzor Vegetable Group in Samdrup Jongkhar’s Phuentshogthang Gewog has increased its income through off-season vegetable farming. The group aims to expand production to supply vegetables to local schools and training centers.  However, a water shortage is impeding farmers from scaling up cultivation.  The 17-member group recently harvested around 5,000 kilograms of early potatoes cultivated on an acre of land. ...

Starting this year, areca nut growers in Sarpang can easily export their produce to Assam. Till date, areca nut exports were only permitted through Phuentshogling and Samtse. The export via Gelephu to Assam was officially approved in September last year. Recently, officials from the Regional Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives Office or RAMCO met with the exporters and importers. Officials briefed...

Bhutan is aiming to eliminate gender-based violence in the next three years. For this, the national strategy, which was launched on Saturday, aims to address the root causes of the issue, strengthen support systems for survivors, and create a more equitable society. Gender-based violence is any act of violence that is directed against an individual based on their gender identity...

To improve safety in the construction industry, the Department of Labour under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Industry is stepping up its efforts to ensure that qualified safety professionals are present at the sites. A week-long "Training of Trainers" on occupational health and safety is currently underway in Phuentshogling. This initiative aims to develop skilled professionals who can train...