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Despite the push for gender equality, men still dominate Bhutan’s workforce. The Industry Census 2024 reveals that 56 per cent of the total workforce is male, while women make up just 44 per cent. This gender disparity is hindering productivity and economic growth according to the report. According to the report, only 38 per cent of government employees are women,...

The Consumer and Competition Affairs Authority in collaboration with the Regional Office of Industry, Commerce, and Employment has fined several LPG retail outlets and home delivery agents in Thimphu for supplying and distributing underweight LPG cylinders. Following a tip-off, the agencies conducted random inspections and found that these businesses were selling underweight cylinders. Two retail outlets and two delivery agents...

The people of Sakteng in Trashigang still weave their clothes from wool, despite the time-consuming process of producing yarn the traditional way. However, the introduction of wool-processing machines has brought new vitality to the craft. Weaving has become easier, and the quality of the yarn has improved, giving their clothes a more refined finish. The people of Sakteng have woven...

Socially and economically challenged mothers and pregnant women can now look forward to monthly incentives, particularly for hospital visits. The initiative, part of the Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Programme, was launched in the capital on 21st February, coinciding with His Majesty The King’s birthday. The programme aims to enhance the health of mothers and children from conception until the...