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In Samdrup Jongkhar, farmers of Shokshi Chiwog rely primarily on livestock rearing. They produce over 300 litres of milk daily. In addition to raising cattle, they cultivate cash crops and vegetables. However, the lack of proper road connectivity has made transporting their produce to the market a challenge. Shokshi Chiwog is divided into two areas, the settlement is located in...

Growing vegetables particularly during the off-season continues to be profitable for farmers across the country. In Monggar’s Chhali Gewog, farmers earn substantial income by selling vegetables during the off-season. They cultivate crops on a large scale, making it their primary source of income. For now, some of the farmers have started harvesting beans and potatoes while some are preparing for...

Water is essential for life, but as climate change intensifies and water shortages grow, managing this critical resource has become a pressing challenge. In Bhutan, where water is abundant but not always accessible, the debate over whether water should remain a public good or be commercialised is emerging. The recently concluded Paro Forum, led by the JSW School of Law,...

While the country has gender-neutral policies, barriers to women leadership persist due to weak enforcement of the laws and limited awareness of gender equality. This was highlighted in a report by the United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which reflects on women’s presence and leadership in public institutions in Bhutan, Laos, Mauritius and Senegal. The report found that...