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Khainorong village’s 20-year-old water system struggles to meet demand

Khainorong village’s 20-year-old water system struggles to meet demand

Access to water is essential for daily life, but not everyone has it 24/7. In Khainorong Village of Samdrup Jongkhar’s Gomdar Gewog, residents have been struggling with severe drinking water shortages. Their only water supply system, built 20 years ago, has never been upgraded, leaving the community desperate for a solution. The water supply has become inadequate with no major...

Feral dog attacks threaten sheep rearing in Sakteng Gewog

Feral dog attacks threaten sheep rearing in Sakteng Gewog

Sheep-rearing, once a key livelihood for the people of  Sakteng Gewog in Trashigang, is gradually declining. Today, only 40 households rear sheep for wool to weave their traditional dresses. However, feral dogs are posing a significant threat. The dogs kill 30 to 40 sheep each year, further discouraging the rearing practice. The feral dogs hide in bushes and along the...

Value addition and food product development training to encourage large-scale quinoa cultivation

Value addition and food product development training to encourage large-scale quinoa cultivation

Quinoa farmers can now look forward to a better market for the product. Locally known as Ashi Heychum, the crop’s marketability will be improved as food-based entrepreneurs in the country are trained to enhance their skills in value addition and food product development. This means growers can sell their produce in various product forms. This is expected to encourage large-scale...

National Senior Citizen Policy nears finalisation, action plan proposes state pension for elderly citizens

National Senior Citizen Policy nears finalisation, action plan proposes state pension for elderly citizens

With the country’s elderly population projected to double by 2047, concerns about age-friendly infrastructure, accessible healthcare, and public services have become pressing issues. Two months ago, the Cabinet Secretariat organised a multi-sectoral workshop supported by the United Nations Population Fund to develop action plans for Senior Citizen Policy. To garner support, the Royal Society for Senior Citizens conducted a high-level...

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