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The industry, commerce, and employment minister said the government is committed to fostering inclusive workplaces in the private sector through fiscal incentives, public recognition, and direct support for employers supporting diversity. Highlighting a key initiative, he said that the newly launched Youth Engagement and Livelihood Program Guideline 2024 prioritises persons with disabilities by waiving the standard selection process. He emphasised...

For the first time, twelve musicians with vision impairment have been awarded National Certificate 2 or NC2 vocational qualification. The Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority assessed their skills last month for the certification. This is expected to empower individuals with blindness and make them more employable in the job market. The National Health Survey 2023 indicates that approximately 48,000...

With nearly 80 per cent of the work completed, the reconstruction of Sangchen Choekhor monastery in Paro is progressing well. The project, which began in 2021, is led by the Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development. Funded by the government of India with over Nu 400 M, it is on track for completion by 2027. Nearly 100 masons, carpenters and...

Thousands of devotees are attending the almost month-long empowerment and transmission ceremony in Gelephu. The Longchen Nyingthik Tsapoed wanglung presided over by Nyamkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche began today and will continue for the next three weeks. The event is being held for the welfare of all sentient beings and the success of the Gelephu Mindfulness City. According to organisers, more people...