The Bhutanese

11/09/2025

Fifth Gross National Happiness Centre Established in Brazil

Gross National Happiness Centre

10/09/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐧’𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟖-𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

A two-day event with the theme “Take it to the Farmer” was organized jointly by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

The gathering saw participation of scientists, policy makers, business entities and farmers, discussing the entire value chain of the food system; from innovation in agri-tech to issues of climate change and agribusinesses with small holder farmers at the centre of discussion.
Dasho participated in the panel discussion on Agriculture without Border: The Next South-South Collaboration.

While in Delhi, Dasho paid a courtesy visit to Hon’ble Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India and Hon’ble Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, and discussed the way forward for the implementation of recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between the two Ministries of the two countries.

In addition, Dasho held sideline meetings with the Director General, International Potato Center (CIP), Scientists of the CIMMYT in India Office, and Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and discussed various areas of technical collaboration and partnership.

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan

10/09/2025

TRAVEL ADVISORY for those planning to come from Nepal to Bhutan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External
Trade advises all travellers planning to return to Bhutan from Nepal to constantly monitor the information published by Drukair and Bhutan Airlines for the latest updates on flight schedules and availability.

09/09/2025

Bhutan U23 wrapped up their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers - Group A campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei U23.

Bhutan Football Federation

09/09/2025

The Bangladesh Chancery Complex in Thimphu was officially inaugurated today, 9 September 2025, by Her Royal Highness Princess Euphelma Choden Wangchuck.

The Chancery Complex is the first building in Bhutan to feature a fair-faced concrete facade, blending modern Bangladeshi architecture with Bhutanese traditional styles.

09/09/2025

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Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry

𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 -
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Showcase of Brand Bhutan Products (Made in Bhutan and Grown in Bhutan).

Showcase of Handicraft and Handloom by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd. (NEHHDC)

Live demonstrations on traditional crafts of Nepal.

Showcase of Cane and Bamboo crafts by the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi), Assam, India.

Food stalls from Bhutan, India, and Nepal offering diverse regional culinary experiences.

The BCCI invites businesses, entrepreneurs, and the general public to be a part of this momentous event, which promises to create new opportunities for trade, investment, and regional integration.

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📍𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐮.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
• Showcase of Brand Bhutan Products (Made in Bhutan and Grown in Bhutan).
• Showcase of Handicraft and Handloom by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd. (NEHHDC)
• Live demonstrations on traditional crafts of Nepal.
• Showcase of Cane and Bamboo crafts by the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi), Assam, India.
• Food stalls from Bhutan, India, and Nepal offering diverse regional culinary experiences.

The BCCI invites businesses, entrepreneurs, and the general public to be a part of this momentous event, which promises to create new opportunities for trade, investment, and regional integration.

08/09/2025

A collection of images from the Zhabto (voluntary service) programme to clear land in Gelephu Mindfulness City for parks and public spaces (4-8 September, 2025).

More than 7,000 volunteers from Gelephu, Sarpang, Tsirang, Zhemgang, Samdrupjongkhar, Chukha, Thimphu, and other parts of the country took part, along with groups from sporting bodies, NGOs, government agencies and their district offices, businesses, the armed forces, Members of Parliament, schools, Gyalsups and Desuups from neighbouring areas, and individual volunteers.

Together, they transformed over 700 acres of land by clearing bushes, pruning trees, and setting up basic facilities to create public spaces for Gelephu Mindfulness City.

08/09/2025

Fashion Designer Chandrika says Bhutan Fashion Week and its concept was her idea but it has been stolen by others

Bhutan is all set to host the Bhutan Fashion Week (BFW) from 27th October to 1st November as a joint initiative of the Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property (DoMCIIP) in collaboration with the Royal Textile Academy (RTA).

Funded by DoMCIIP from the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), this will be a multiple day event with shows in Bumthang representing the past, Paro representing the present and Thimphu representing the future. Nu 10 million (mn) is for the 2024-25 fiscal year with more expected to be added later.

According to the organizers, BFW will serve as a national platform where designers, brands, buyers, media and influencers come together and get an opportunity to show their work to international names and brands. This will be a seminal and defining moment in Bhutan’s fashion industry and an attempt to institutionalize the whole industry, and connect it to global and regional markets.

However, a senior well known fashion designer in Bhutan and also one of the first to take her CDK GYENCHA brand outside Bhutan, Chandrika Tamang, alleged that the BFW was originally her idea that she shared as online presentations, written proposals and face-to-face meetings with the RTA Director all the way back from April 2024 onwards, and it is now being done with her ideas but with no credit given to her.

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https://thebhutanese.bt/fashion-designer-chandrika-says-bhutan-fashion-week-and-its-concept-was-her-idea-but-it-has-been-stolen-by-others/

Bhutan is all set to host the Bhutan Fashion Week (BFW) from 27th October to 1st November as a joint

08/09/2025

“I am blessed to work with my people”: His Majesty at GMC

His Majesty The King addressed thousands of volunteers at the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) during the launch of the second phase of the mass volunteer program on 4th September.

Speaking to volunteers from all walks of life, including civil servants, business representatives, residents of Gelephu, Desuups, Gyalsups, elders, youth, and community members, His Majesty expressed deep gratitude and pride in the collective determination to contribute to the nation’s most ambitious undertaking.

“It has been months since work at GMC began, and there is still much to be done, all of it important. Yet without needing reminders, our citizens have gathered here today setting aside worries and hardships, and coming with determination to support this project. Every one of us should be proud. I am deeply moved and very happy,” His Majesty expressed.

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https://thebhutanese.bt/i-am-blessed-to-work-with-my-people-his-majesty-at-gmc/

Second phase sees over 7,000 citizens contribute to nation’s most ambitious project His Majesty The

08/09/2025

National education policy to transform learning from ECCD onwards

The National Education Policy (NEP) was developed in line with the Royal Decree issued by His Majesty The King on 17th December 2020, which called for urgent reforms in Bhutan’s education system.

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has officially published the policy after extensive consultations and analysis of past policies.

Under the NEP, the minimum entry age for Pre-Primary (PP) is six years, and the school year will have at least 180 academic days, with adjustments for seasonal and local factors.

https://thebhutanese.bt/national-education-policy-to-transform-learning-from-eccd-onwards/



https://thebhutanese.bt/national-education-policy-to-transform-learning-from-eccd-onwards/

The National Education Policy (NEP) was developed in line with the Royal Decree issued by His Majest

08/09/2025

570 MW Wangchu to cost Nu 60 bn and start construction in 2026

Adani Power, India’s largest private power producer, and Druk Green Power Corp. Ltd. (DGPC), Bhutan’s state-owned generation utility, on friday signed the Shareholders Agreement (SHA) for setting up a 570 MW Wangchu hydroelectric project. An in-principle understanding on the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was also initialed. Most importantly, the Developers also signed the Concession Agreement (CA) for the project with the Royal Government of Bhutan.

These Agreements, signed in the presence of the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dasho Tshering Tobgay and Mr. Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group, pave the way for Adani Power and DGPC to initiate the implementation of the peaking run-of-river Wangchu hydroelectric project on a BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, Transfer) model.

The project could not be turned into a 900 WM reservoir porject due to poor geology for the reservoir area.

https://thebhutanese.bt/570-mw-wangchu-to-cost-nu-60-bn-and-start-construction-in-2026/



https://thebhutanese.bt/570-mw-wangchu-to-cost-nu-60-bn-and-start-construction-in-2026/

Adani Power, India’s largest private power producer, and Druk Green Power Corp. Ltd. (DGPC), Bhutan’

08/09/2025

MoICE looking at improving duration and group discounts

Earlier this year in March, the Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE) asked the Bhutan Innovation Lab office under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to study the issue of duration discount, group discount and other tourism related issues.

In the earlier system, after the 9th night, tourists got a 50% SDF discount, and after the 15th night it was a 100% SDF discount. This encouraged longer stays by tourists.

https://thebhutanese.bt/moice-looking-at-improving-duration-and-group-discounts/



https://thebhutanese.bt/moice-looking-at-improving-duration-and-group-discounts/

Earlier this year in March, the Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE) asked the Bhuta