• Statistics on import of major food items from India during Jan – Dec 2017

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    This statistical release is based on analysis of import data sourced from Bhutan Trade Statistics 2016 and 2017 published by Department of Revenue and Customs, Ministry of Finance, Royal Government of Bhutan. It presents volume and value of import of major food items from India during the period Jan-Dec 2017, and the same for Jan-Dec 2016 is also presented for comparison, to give a sense of trend in import. Import of the same items from countries other than India was found negligible and hence not presented here.

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  • LOAS certified products to hit the market

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    The local organic assurance system (LOAS) certified products including Turmeric powder from Zhemgang, Bhutan Herbal Tea from Bumthang, Bhutan Green Tea from Trongsa and potato, garlic and carrot from Gasa launched on June 26 is expected to hit the market soon.

    The Hon'ble Sanam Lyonpo exploring one of the organic productsThe launched products were from Rangzhin Sonam Detshen in Gasa, Samdrupcholing Zangja Nymaley Tshogdey in Trongsa, Takabi Women’s Group and Dakpel Women’s Group in Zhemgang and Bhutan Herbal Tea in Bumthang who have registered with the National Organic Program (NOP) since 2016. They were trained on organic concepts, principles and practices and have committed to ensure the Bhutan Organic Standard (BOS).

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  • Selection Result for the positions under DoA, DoFPS and BAFRA

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    As per the approval of 336th Human Resource Committee Meeting held on June 26, 2018, the Ministry is pleased to announce the selection result for the following positions:

    S/NoNameCIDTotalRemarks
    Tractor/Power Tiller Driver (RDC Yusipang, DoA)
    1Kezang Nima1150700198579.17SELECTED
    Excavator Operator (RDC Yusipang, DoA)
    1Ramesh Kumar Mongar21811000319ABSENT
    2Ishor Lal Ghalley10209002482ABSENT
    3Sangay Dendup11109000601ABSENT
    4Kinley Wangdi1020300160981.00SELECTED
    5Nar Dhoj Gurung11109003944ABSENT
    6Sonam Tshering1070400105480.50STANDBY
    7Padam Bdr. Ghalley1120200064072.23STANDBY
    Tractor Driver (PWS, DoFPS)
    1Ranjit Thara Mongar1130700078271.33SELECTED
    Heavy Vehicle Driver (PWS, DoFPS)
    1Chimi Dorji1150900318281.17SELECTED
    Light Vehicle Driver (BAFRA)
    1Singye Wangchuk1100500320173.17STANDBY
    2Kuenga Wangyel1170100317780.50STANDBY
    3Sonam Tobgay1050200044584.50SELECTED

    The reporting date for conducting drug test and other formalities for the selected candidates will be communicated through phone call.

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  • Consultation meeting for Bhutan for Life initiative held

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    The consultation meeting for ‘‘Bhutan for Life initiative’’ was held at the Natural Resources Development Cooperation Limited  hall in Thimphu from June 18-22 to ensure strong network of protected areas and biological corridors in the country.

    The Hon'ble Sanam Lyonpo graced the inaugural sessionAround 200 participants from various Dzongkhags and regions attended the meeting where they also discussed regarding the coordination gaps and issues in the field offices.

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  • Kyrgyz Delegation calls on the Hon’ble Sanam Lyonpo

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    June 25, Thimphu: The Kyrgyz Delegation of ten members led by His Excellency Nurbek Murashev, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Industry and Melioration of the Kyrgyz Republic met with the Hon’ble Sanam Lyonpo and other senior officials of the Ministry.The Krygyz Delegation with the Hon'ble Lyonpo and senior officials from the Ministry

    Welcoming the delegation, Lyonpo highlighted that both Krygyzstan and Bhutan shares many similarities being a mountainous country particularly in terms of agriculture and snow leopard conservation.

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