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Reconstruction of old lhakhangs begin

Reconstruction of Jongthang Lhakhang and Yelu Lhakhang are still under way. The works on Jongthang Lhakhang started in February this year and should be completed by February 2014.

The budget for it is Nu 10.5mn funded by Civil Society Organizations. The Jongthang Lhakhang  will benefit 32 households.

Similarly, Yelu Lhakhang is also under reconstruction and should be completed within two years. Presently, only some minor constructions inside the Lhakhang remains to be completed. The budget for this is from the Constituency Development Grants.

The Yelu Lhakhang renovation will benefit more than 15 households.

According to Gup Tashi Pelden, it was recently decided that the gewog will conduct a Bazaguru Dhungdrup in the Gangtey Trulku’s Shedra.

(Sangay Chenzom)

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