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Turning areca nut leaf sheaths into eco-friendly plates

Turning areca nut leaf sheaths into eco-friendly plates

In Samdrup Jongkhar’s Langchenphu Gewog, areca nut leaf sheaths are being transformed into biodegradable plates and cups. These eco-friendly alternatives are replacing plastic at celebrations. This shift has helped reduce pollution and promote a cleaner and greener community. Without the areca nut plate and cup-manufacturing unit, the areca nut sheaths were discarded openly. Now, they are collected and processed into...

Value addition and food product development training to encourage large-scale quinoa cultivation

Value addition and food product development training to encourage large-scale quinoa cultivation

Quinoa farmers can now look forward to a better market for the product. Locally known as Ashi Heychum, the crop’s marketability will be improved as food-based entrepreneurs in the country are trained to enhance their skills in value addition and food product development. This means growers can sell their produce in various product forms. This is expected to encourage large-scale...

National Senior Citizen Policy nears finalisation, action plan proposes state pension for elderly citizens

National Senior Citizen Policy nears finalisation, action plan proposes state pension for elderly citizens

With the country’s elderly population projected to double by 2047, concerns about age-friendly infrastructure, accessible healthcare, and public services have become pressing issues. Two months ago, the Cabinet Secretariat organised a multi-sectoral workshop supported by the United Nations Population Fund to develop action plans for Senior Citizen Policy. To garner support, the Royal Society for Senior Citizens conducted a high-level...

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