Bhutanese government unveils strategy to tackle youth unemployment
The government has set out a strengthened strategy to curb youth unemployment rate and reduce outmigration by enhancing job creation through start-ups, skills programmes, and…
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South Asian nations collaborate to scale agroecology
This initiative aims to transform agrifood systems by enhancing biodiversity, integrating sustainable agricultural practices into community development, and building robust value…
In Bhutan, fewer hands in field over the years, rice production in steep decline
A recent census attributes this trend to persistent labour shortages, shrinking farmland, and escalating conflict with wildlife.
Young Bhutanese farmer anchors homeland with ambitious agribusiness venture
As the only commercial mushroom grower in his area, 25-year-old Karma Wangdi's goal is not just to build a livelihood but to keep his ancestral land alive and productive.
Foreign ministry advises illegal Bhutanese immigrants in US to return
The directive comes amid reports of a leaked memo signed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, outlining a 60-day deadline for flagged countries to address key concerns or face…
Bhutan capital Thimphu gets two new waste drop-off centres to boost circular economy push
The waste collected at these strategically located facilities will undergo sorting before being transported to a central recycling hub in Bjemina. There, it will be processed into…
Bhutan’s eco-tourism push gains ground with focus on women and community empowerment
Bhutan has laid strong policy foundations to support eco-tourism. However, challenges such as, ensuring sustainability and local ownership, addressing limited accessibility and…
Bhutan partners with Thailand to boost agarwood farming
Bhutan has entered into a strategic partnership with Thailand to improve its agarwood farming sector and enhance livelihoods of its rural communities.
Thailand leads Bhutan’s agro-export markets beyond India and Bangladesh
While India and Bangladesh remain Bhutan’s major agricultural trading partners, the country exported Nu 174.02 million worth of goods to 17 other countries, making up around…
Bhutan scales up quinoa diet to tackle rising cases of noncommunicable diseases
The addition of quinoa to the diet has reduced rice consumption by 2,000 kilograms (kg) with a 10 percent quinoa substitution in hospital meals.