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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...

The people of Pasaphu-Peydung Chiwog in Trashigang’s Kangpar Gewog have been weaving bamboo products for their livelihood for decades. While traditional processing methods and raw material shortages have posed challenges, the installation of bamboo processing machines earlier this year has significantly benefitted the people. The people are now requesting an additional machine to process smaller bamboo strips needed for weaving...

The government has not suspended its efforts to join the World Trade Organization, WTO but is moving forward cautiously. This was shared by the industry, commerce and employment minister during Friday's Meet the Press session. The country has resumed works to finalise its accession to the WTO last year after a 15-year hiatus. Bhutan has been in the process of...

The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) has received the "Three-Star Gross National Happiness (GNH) of Business Certificate" for its alignment with Bhutan’s GNH values. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay presented the certificate yesterday in the capital. The Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies (CBS) assessed DGPC earlier this year using the "GNH of Business Assessment Tool," which evaluates alignment with the...