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  • Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Springs and Spring-sheds with a Special Focus on Revival of Drying Springs

    Posted on by ICTD, MoAF

    A four days’ workshop knowledge sharing workshop on “Springs and Springshed management for reviving drying springs” was organized by Watershed Management Division, Department of Forests & Park Services, Ministry of Agriculture & Forests and Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in collaboration with National Environment Commission Secretariat of Royal Government of Bhutan, Advanced Center for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), Pune and Rural Management and Development Department (RM&DD), Government of Sikkim, India. The knowledge sharing workshop which started on 15th November ended on 18th November with three days of theoretical session and one day of practical field demonstration. The opening session of the workshop was graced by Hon’ble Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Forests.

    SIMG_2349[1]prings are a part of groundwater system and the science of hydrogeology that governs the occurrence and movement of water in the underground aquifers i.e. water bearing geological formations is not well understood. Springs are also part of complex socio-technical and informal governance systems with pronounced gender and equity dimensions and these systems are not well understood either.  This often results in misconception regarding springs and this in turn, creates misaligned policies that exacerbate the problem.

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  • Electric fencing –a Blessing to the Farmers of Gomchu village

    Posted on by Keshav Gurung
    The 3.5 kms electric fencing covers 87 acres for a total of 50 households
    The 3.5 kms electric fencing covers 87 acres for a total of 50 households

    19 November 2017, Mongar: Human wildlife conflict has been one of the major constraint for farmers in Bhutan and with more than 69% of the population depending on agriculture, livestock and forest resources, it is a matter of a great concern. The loss of crops and animals immensely impact on the people living in rural areas, who often spend sleepless night guarding their crops and animals from wild animal damage.

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  • Bhutan observes the World Antibiotics Awareness Week

    Posted on by Keshav Gurung
    The Hon'ble Sanam Lyonpo graced the WAAW event at JDWNRH premise
    The Hon’ble Sanam Lyonpo graced the WAAW event at JDWNRH premise

    November 13-19, Thimphu: Bhutan joins the global community to observe the World Antibiotics Awareness Week (WAAW) with a theme, ‘Seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics’ by advocating general public on the increasing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

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  • Estonian Delegation calls on Hon’ble Sanam Lyonpo

    Posted on by Keshav Gurung
    Hon'ble Sanam Lyonpo and Mr. Mart Nutt discussing the future areas of collaboration
    Hon’ble Sanam Lyonpo and Mr. Mart Nutt discussing the future areas of collaboration

    November 17, Thimphu: Mr. Mart Nutt, Member of the Estonian Parliament and Special Representative of the President called on the Hon’ble Sanam Lyonpo, Yeshey Dorji. He was accompanied by Mr. Margus Kogla, Ambassador for UN issues in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia and Mrs. Mari Tomingas, Counsellor of the 2nd Division of the Political Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia.

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