• Training on Genetically Modified Organism’s (GMO) Food Safety Assessment and Risk Communication held

    Posted on by Keshav Gurung

    23-27 July, Thimphu: The training Program on “GMO Food Safety Assessment and Risk Communication” was organised by Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA), Ministry of Agriculture and Forests with Financial and Technical support from Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

    With enactment of Bio-safety Act of Bhutan 2015 and Bio-safety Rules and Regulations 2018, BAFRA is mandated to implement and enforce activities related to GMO. While it is understood that biotechnology provides potentially powerful tools for the sustainable development of agriculture, fisheries and forestry, as well as the food industry, there is a concern it may pose potential risks on human and animal health and the environment. As such, this training on GM food safety assessment is essential to assess risks posed by GM food and feed, should there be an import of food/feed derived from GMOs.

    Continue reading → Post ID 9598

    286 total views, no views today


    📂This entry was posted in BAFRA News

  • Advertisement for invitation for bids

    Posted on by Keshav Gurung

    The National Research & Development Centre for Aquaculture (NR&DCA), Gelephu under the Department of Livestock (DoL) of Ministry of Agriculture and Forest (MoAF) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the following supply:

    1. The bid must be received at National Research & Development Centre for Aquaculture (NR&DCA), Gelephu on or before 12noon of 28th August, 2018 and shall be opened the same day at 2.00 pm at the conference hall of NRDCA in presence of interested bidders those who wish to attend.
    2. A complete set of bidding document can also be downloaded from the NRDCA website-nca.gov.bt. and www.moaf.gov.bt as per the date mentioned above against the supply.
    3. Tender should be accompanied with the earnest money as mentioned against supply in the form of cash warrant/demand, draft/Bank guarantee (Unconditional) drawn in favor of the favour of Program Director, NRDCA, Gelephu.

    Continue reading → Post ID 9598

    411 total views, no views today


    📂This entry was posted in DoL Tender

  • Re-vacancy for ESP

    Posted on by Keshav Gurung

     The Divisional Forest Office, Samtse under Department of Forest and Park Services is pleased to invite application from eligible Bhutanese nationals for following vacant post.

    The application should be submitted to the Chief Forestry Officer, Samtse Division on or before 13th August, 2018 with the following documents and should meet the following criteria.

    1. Civil Service Employment application form (4/1)
    2. Application letter (mentioning contact number)
    3. Age limit should be between 18-40 years old.
    4. Medical fitness certificate.
    5. Valid security clearance certificate (online approved status)
    6. Citizenship Identity card copy.
    7. NOC from parent organization , if employed
    8. Relevant supporting document (if any)

    Continue reading → Post ID 9598

    441 total views, 2 views today


    📂This entry was posted in DoFPS Vacancies

  • Notice Inviting Tender

    Posted on by Keshav Gurung

    The Divisional Forest Office, Sarpang would like to invite sealed Bids forms interested eligible and qualified National Bidders having a valid relevant trade license for the following supplies for Financial Year 2018-2019.

    PackageTender ParticularsLast Date forTender Opening
    Submission of Tender
    1Supply of Catering13th August, 2018,13th August, 2018
    10.00AM10.30AM
    2Supply of office stationaries, electrical13th August, 2018,13th August, 2018,
    items & Cartridges/Tonner10.00 AM10.30 AM

    Please click here for details

    Continue reading → Post ID 9598

    340 total views, no views today


    📂This entry was posted in DoFPS Tender