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The Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) worth Nu 15 Billion, introduced for post-pandemic economic recovery, was heralded as a lifeline for domestic production, employment generation, and bolstering foreign currency reserves. However, while its objectives are laudable, its execution has laid bare systemic inefficiencies that hinder its transformative potential, particularly for the private sector. One of the most significant hurdles facing businesses …

…𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏’𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 By Lalit Gurung The aggregation program launched by the Farm Machinery Corporation Limited (FMCL) targets 1,735 metric tonnes of essential crops which includes 1,000 metric tonnes of maize, 700 metric tonnes of paddy, 30 metric tonnes of wheat, and 5 metric tonnes of quinoa. This initiative is playing a pivotal role in enhancing food security and …

It is astonishing that in today’s world, projects still fail due to inadequate monitoring. The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) recently highlighted on the BBS News that numerous ongoing projects in Bhutan are not being carried out properly. This is primarily due to the lack of timely oversight by internal auditors and departmental management. By now, Bhutan should have already activated …

…𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒂 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑵𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒌𝒉𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒌𝒉𝒂 By Kezang Choden Geling Gewog’s farmers, who have cultivated and harvested quinoa on a trial basis. They expressed optimism about its potential to enhance local food production. The initiative involved 281 farmers who collectively cultivated over 70 acres of farmland in Chukha Dzongkhag. These efforts aim to demonstrate quinoa’s …

…𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒑 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝒐𝒂𝒓 By Lhendup WangmoCardamom cultivation in Samkhar Gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag has become a major income generator for the local community. Villagers, who once relied on traditional farming practices, are now benefiting from the lucrative cardamom market. This spice, known for its high value, has become a vital source of livelihood, with many households …