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The long-delayed plans to upgrade Gomtu town remain in limbo. The town development works have yet to take shape due to unresolved land lease disputes involving Penden Cement Authority (PCAL) and private individuals. The issue has stalled construction, contributed to a housing crunch, and hindered the town's development. Despite decades of discussions and proposals to transform Gomtu into a developed...

To engage the community in local economic development, the Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management held a workshop in Sangbaykha, Haa. The event is part of the 13th five-year plan. It is to help local government officials and communities to design and manage socio-economic development projects effectively. The communities are encouraged to make decisions and come up with solutions...

Over the next ten years, the GovTech Agency aims to create 300 jobs and contribute 150 Million US dollars to the country’s economy through its Space Strategy 2034. However, the Agency currently faces a manpower shortage, posing a challenge to achieving these goals. To bring stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and seek their input, the Division of Telcom and Space under...

Two years after its establishment, the organic agriculture hub in Tsirang’s Mendrelgang Gewog is thriving well. Using locally available raw materials, it produces eight different types of organic manures, which are supplied within Tsirang and to nearby districts. The Tsirang District Administration inaugurated the organic agriculture hub in December 2022 as part of the national day build-up programme. The organic...