BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

In a country like Bhutan, where Gross National Happiness (GNH) forms the cornerstone of its development philosophy, the decision to import inorganic fertilizers to boost agricultural production raises critical concerns. While the intent to increase agricultural yields is understandable, it is crucial to align such measures with the nation’s commitment to sustainability and holistic well-being. Bhutan has always been recognized …

…𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒏𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒌𝒆𝒚 𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒔 By Lhendup WangmoBhutanese drivers, particularly truckers and daily commuters relying on the Indian FASTag system for toll payments, are grappling with unexpected toll fee hikes that have turned travel into a financial and logistical nightmare. What was once expected to streamline travel has instead led to financial burdens, …

By Lhendup Wangmo Jigme Tshering, owner of Park Hotel, a prominent three-star hotel in Phuentsholing, Chukha, recently shared his thoughts on the pandemic’s impact on Bhutan’s tourism sector and the strategic steps his hotel has implemented to adapt to the changing market landscape. Jigme Tshering emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to achieve the Department of Tourism’s ambitious goal …

…𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚-𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 By Kezang Choden The Darla Milk Processing Unit (MPU) in Chukha Dzongkhag is undergoing a transformative upgrade, paving the way for enhanced dairy production, economic growth, and reduced reliance on imports. The ambitious renovation project, valued at Nu 0.8 million, signifies a milestone for the community-led Darla Gonor Thoenked Gongphel Detshen, which …

…𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑫𝒛𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒌𝒉𝒂𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 By Tshering Yangden A Plumbing Skilling Program, funded by the Department of Governance and Local Planning (DGLP) under the Department of Local Governance and Development Management (DLGDM), has been launched to enhance vocational skills and empower rural communities in Bhutan. Targeting five Dzongkhags such as Mongar, Lhuentse, …