DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Bhutan’s economy, contributing 14.96% to the GDP and employing 44.08% of the workforce, according to the National Accounts Statistics 2024 and Labour Force Survey. In recent years, the government has intensified its investments in the sector, targeting essentials like irrigation infrastructure, seeds, fertilizers, and equipment. …

Eminent member Phuntsho Rapten presented the government’s responses to the resolution of the 33rd session of the National Council’s Review Report on the issues of Satong (vacant land) and Gungtong (abandoned houses). The first resolution pointed out the imbalanced socio-economic development evident in disparities in poverty and migration patterns across …

Pema, 36, from Wangdue was one of the students who went on the Japan Learn and Earn program (LEP) through Bhutan Employment Overseas (BEO) after taking a Nu 600,000 loan from RICBL. Of the around 700 students sent to Japan, around 73 were first sent at Nu 600,000 with the …

Over the past decade, significant strides have been made in addressing the nutrition challenges faced by the people, especially children in Bhutan. As per the recent findings from the National Health Survey (NHS) 2023, despite notable improvements in certain areas, malnutrition remains a pressing concern, particularly among vulnerable groups. According …

85-year-old grandfather, Choning Dorji, is among the survivors of the devastating Dechencholing flash flood that struck on 10 August  2024. The flood affected 23 huts in the area, forcing families to evacuate and find alternative shelters. While many families managed to recover their belongings, however, Choning’s hut attached to a …

Loden Foundation in collaboration with Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) recently organized a special event called Druk Tshongrig Gatoen (DTG) to promote entrepreneurship in Bhutan. The festival celebrates the country’s evolving economy and offers a space for sharing ideas and showcasing new businesses. It also highlights the importance …

NMS recruits 156 nurses from leading institutions Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk said that to address the growing nursing shortage, the Cabinet has approved the recruitment of 145 foreign nurses for the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH). This recruitment, set to occur in three batches, aims to strengthen the …

JSW Law, inspired by the vision of His Majesty The Fourth King, launched the Second Paro Forum on Water Management and Climate Change. Alongside this initiative, the law school introduced its LLM and MLS programs in Climate Change and Environmental Law, designed to educate future leaders in the field. The …

Samdrup Jongkhar gate which was expected to open to foreigner tourists last September is now expected to open by November 2024. Foreign Minister D.N Dhungyel stated, “The Samdrup Jongkhar gate, serving as the foreigner check post for the eastern region, is essential, and the Royal Government of Bhutan is prioritizing …

The Thimphu Thromde Education Office and the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) identified 5 additional inclusive schools in 2024, and the schools have started admitting in children with disabilities, mainly from Pre- Primary onwards. This issue focuses on the sister schools of Sherabgatshel Primary School (PS) in Dangrina …