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To address the challenges of market access faced by farmers in Pema Gatshel, the local government has initiated efforts to connect farmers with customers beyond their local communities. One such initiative, a new three-unit vegetable shed at Bainangzor Tri-Junction along the Khothakpa-Tshelingor Highway, was recently handed over to farmers in Shumar Gewog. The facility, built last month now hosts three...

A free surgery camp in Gelephu has provided life-changing medical intervention to twelve individuals. The initiative was organised to help people with deformities and complex medical conditions requiring specialised medical services but did not have access. The camp began on Monday and ended yesterday. The reconstructive and plastic surgery team screened more than 20 patients enlisted previously. The team operated...

Besides promoting local products from Samdrup Jongkhar, the SAMJONG cooperative has been able to create job opportunities for Samdrup Jongkhar residents. They opened two outlets about two months ago and have already employed 23 individuals. The cooperative buys raw materials including farm produce from farmers and adds value by improving product packaging and processing. Some are employed at the processing...

To enhance Search and Rescue skills, the Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management has been providing De-suups with basic search and rescue training. Recently, 52 De-suups completed one such training. This is the first batch getting trained at the National Search and Rescue Training Centre at Tashi Gatshel. Home Affairs Minister Tshering attended the closing ceremony of the 6th...