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During today’s Meet the Press session, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chandra Bdr. Gurung said that a task force has been formed, which has drafted a proposal to implement the government’s “Rent to Own” programme. Under the flagship housing programme, the government announced as a part of its election campaign, salaried employees and low-income groups will be able to buy government...

Sports offer great opportunities for people with disabilities, but the Bhutan Paralympic Committee says that only a few para-athletes in Bhutan are stepping forward. The committee is working to change this by promoting inclusivity and expanding participation. However, challenges like social stigma, lack of facilities, and limited awareness of sports also hinder progress. Bhutan has 21 sports federations and associations....

Uncertainty is looming over the Cottage and Small Industry (CSI) Park at Changchay in Tsirang. What started as an initiative to boost small-scale farmers’ income is now facing a lack of interest from entrepreneurs. Only two entrepreneurs have come forward to establish factories at the park, leaving seven plots still vacant. The government initiated the construction of the CSI Park...

Bhutan has faced several zoonotic diseases, including COVID-19 and recurring outbreaks of avian, swine flu, and rabies, all of which have significantly impacted both animal and human health. To combat these, the Bhutan One Health Strategy was first launched in 2016, with a secretariat at the Royal Centre for Disease Control established in 2020. As the second edition of the...