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A month after its launch, over 6,300 mothers nationwide have registered with the health ministry's "Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Programme". This initiative provides vulnerable mothers with children under two years old a monthly incentive of Nu 1,500 through the programme's Conditional Cash Transfer scheme. It aims to encourage mothers to access healthcare services.  The Accelerating Maternal and Child Health...

The country will construct around 200 kilometres of new road network by 2040, in addition to maintaining the existing road infrastructure. According to the Department of Surface Transport’s draft Bhutan Highways Connectivity Master Plan, the new road network will enhance connectivity and reduce travel time across the country. These roads will be constructed as wildlife-friendly infrastructure, meaning that their construction...

The Local Leaders of Paro, during the recent Dzongkhag Tshogdu, urged the Farm Machinery Corporation Limited (FMCL) to prepare machines ahead of this year’s paddy harvesting season. This request follows the district’s challenges in previous years, where a shortage of combine harvesters and frequent mechanical breakdowns disrupted the harvest. Combine harvester, a farm machine, is highly sought after by farmers...

Bhutanese entrepreneurs and businesses will benefit from equity financing as the government moves to foster a dynamic startup and innovation ecosystem. In line with its commitment of USD 100 M, the government will soon sign an agreement with a globally renowned venture capital firm. The Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Employment said that an open, accessible, and transparent application process...