Druk Tshongrig Gatoen - DTG

𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗸𝗵𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗧𝗚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯!
Karma Zangmo, hailing from Chukha, is a dedicated visionary with a profound passion for the art of tailoring and a deep commitment to social impact. With an unwavering dedication to honing her craft to perfection, Karma is the brilliant mind behind Karma Stitch House, the pioneering force behind KSH Tailoring Training Institute, and the creative genius driving Pinafore.

Her relentless pursuit of social entrepreneurship excellence was duly recognized in 2022 when she clinched the prestigious iSprint award. Karma is not just a tailor; she's a trailblazer, inspiring change and empowerment through her work. 🪡💁‍♀️

Rural entrepreneurship is a foundational pillar for our nation's economic advancement, with several Dzongkhags emerging as pivotal contributors, showcasing remarkable progress within our borders. Chukha has notably risen to the forefront, setting an exemplary standard through its dynamic entrepreneurial endeavours that significantly propel our country's economic trajectory. 🚀

Let's hear from Karma during Druk Tshongrig Gatoen - DTG 2023, on her experience and insights on how the Local Government can facilitate and improve the rural entrepreneurial ecosystem. 😉✨



Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan UNDP Bhutan UNICEF Bhutan housinng.bt Impact Hub Thimphu Institute for Learning Solutions Rinzing Financial Private Limited ABCSI iBEST STUDIOS CSI Market Bank of Bhutan Royal Monetary Authority Department of Tourism, Bhutan Bhutan National Bank Limited Gedu College of Business Studies

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗴 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯!
Regita Gurung is a dedicated youth advocate, currently serving as the Vice-President of the EB for Q***r Voices of Bhutan, and as a board member for Lhaksam. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors while earning her Bachelor's degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, and a minor in Gender Studies.

Regita is recognized as a One Young World Ambassador and served as a Youth Fellow for Asia Society Korea. Alongside her advocacy work, she excels as a full-time marketing strategist, collaborating with companies in Australia and Singapore. Her professional portfolio includes collaborations with numerous CSOs and INGOs, both in Bhutan and internationally. In addition, she pursues modelling and acting as her side endeavours.✨

Regita is one of the speakers for the Q***r Entrepreneurship: What it is and Why it Matters? session. Join us at Druk Tshongrig Gatoen 2023 to attend this interesting session! 🏳️‍🌈❤️🥳

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UNDP Bhutan UNICEF Bhutan Institute for Learning Solutions iBEST STUDIOS housinng.bt Impact Hub Thimphu Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan Bank of Bhutan Royal Monetary Authority Bhutan National Bank Limited Rinzing Financial Private Limited CSI Market ABCSI Denkars Getaway Department of Tourism, Bhutan UNFPA in Bhutan Q***R Voices of Bhutan - Together Stronger Q***r Bhutan

Loden Foundation Fostering Happiness in Bhutan since 1999 through Education, Entrepreneurship, Culture and Tradition.

𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗣𝗣 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗧𝗚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
Established in 1961 following discussions between the Third Druk Gyalpo, the King of Bhutan, and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1958, Project Dantak has grown from modest beginnings in bamboo huts to become a formidable organization. It has played a significant role in contributing to the economic development of the Royal Government of Bhutan through infrastructure development.

This session will shed light on the evolution of Project Dantak's operations in Bhutan over the years, with a particular focus on the innovative adoption of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) approach. Brigadier Jaswinder Singh, Chief Engineer of Dantak, will share his valuable insights and experiences in pioneering this PPP model within the organization.

Brigadier Jaswinder Singh is an Indian Army officer who presently holds the position of Chief Engineer at Project Dantak in Bhutan. He has nearly three decades of military experience, in which he has spent one decade each with Northern borders and western borders and in staff positions both in field areas and in Army headquarters. He holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Mechanical Engineering. In addition, he holds degrees of MSc and MPhil in Strategic Studies. With his wealth of experience and leadership, Brigadier Jaswinder Singh now guides Project Dantak towards its goals with a quiet and steadfast determination. His leadership style and dedication continue to inspire those around him.

Join us to understand the insights shared at our upcoming Druk Tshongrig Gatoen festival!



Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan UNDP Bhutan UNICEF Bhutan housinng.bt Rinzing Financial Private Limited ABCSI Impact Hub Thimphu Institute for Learning Solutions iBEST STUDIOS CSI Market Bank of Bhutan Bhutan National Bank Limited Royal Monetary Authority

𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 Druk Tshongrig Gatoen - DTG
Introducing Pinda Rika Dorji, the Bhutanese esports phenomenon affectionately known as PindaPanda! PindaPanda is not just your typical gamer; she's a dominant force in the Dota 2 realm and an enchanting content creator. 🐼

But there's more to her story! PindaPanda is the esteemed ambassador for renowned gaming giants such as Rivalry, CORSAIR, and Tier One Entertainment. Beyond the gaming universe, she passionately champions the cause of women in esports, bravely confronting issues like sexism and harassment. She serves as an inspiration to all budding gamers, proving that ambitions transcend boundaries and gender norms.

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, gender disparities endure, acting as barriers to women's entrepreneurial journeys. Issues like limited representation, constrained resource access, and societal expectations can hinder the dreams of women aspiring to become business owners.

This engaging virtual session, akin to a TED Talk, focuses on these challenges by highlighting the remarkable journey of a pioneering woman who triumphed over these obstacles to achieve extraordinary success.🚀

Join us in celebrating PindaPanda at our upcoming Druk Tshongrig Gatoen festival! Don't miss out! 🥳🧡



Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan UNDP Bhutan UNICEF Bhutan Impact Hub Thimphu ABCSI housinng.bt Institute for Learning Solutions CSI Market Druk Tshongrig Gatoen - DTG iBEST STUDIOS Denkars Getaway

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
Loden Foundation is privileged to seek nominations for the Best Loden Entrepreneur Award 2023. The main objective of the award is to promote the spirit of responsible entrepreneurship in the country where entrepreneurs are committed to their undertaking and benefit society in the process. 🏆

This award is also to encourage the Loden entrepreneurs to create social impact and timely loan repayments, as the recuperated funds can then become available for other aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their hopes and dreams. 🧡

Here is the link to find out more about the award and instructions to apply: https://loden.org/best-loden-entrepreneur-award-2023/

The Live Business Pitching will happen at the final day of the Druk Tshongrig Gatoen - DTG.The winner of the award will receive a small token of appreciation along with a certificate and a cash prize of BTN 200,000! 🥳

Please submit your application before the given deadline. If you have any queries, please contact Karma Losel Yangnyen at 77195599 during office hours.



Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan Society Switzerland Bhutan UNDP Bhutan UNICEF Bhutan ABCSI CSI Market Impact Hub Thimphu iBEST STUDIOS Institute for Learning Solutions housinng.bt Denkars Getaway Fonds de dotation Loden Initiatives

𝗕𝗼𝗱𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘃𝗮 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗵𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀𝗵𝗼
As Druk Tshongrig Gatoen - DTG approaches, let's learn what it means to be a Bodhisattva Entrepreneur and how we at Loden Foundation emphasizes Buddha Nature to our entrepreneurs.

The Bodhisattva ideal of simultaneously bringing benefit for oneself and others (བདག་གཞན་གཉིས་ཕན་), which is akin to a double bottom line framework of measuring profit and social impact or the triple bottom line of financial, social and environmental benefit, remains at the heart of the Loden Entrepreneurship Programme.

Deriving inspiration from the Buddhist teachings and Bodhisattva practices, we put focus on the inexhaustible inner asset of the mind, which everyone possesses equally, and highlight how the inner qualities of the mind - intelligence, creativity, determination, diligence, patience, compassion, mindfulness, resilience - are fundamental and most essential prerequisites of a successful entrepreneur. Using the Buddha's teachings on the Four Noble Truths as a problem-solving scheme and the Noble Eightfold Path as a project development and management strategy, we actively cultivate both aspects of wisdom and compassion in business and underscore the engagement of the head, heart and hands in entrepreneurship.

Thus, the primary focus of the Loden programme is to harness the inner capital of the mind in both its cognitive and moral dimensions through education and capacity building. To this effect, the entrepreneurs are made to reflect on the central Buddhist philosophy of interdependence, the concept of karmic cause and effect, right livelihood, right mindfulness, and the Bodhisattva practice of six perfections, including generosity, discipline, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom. In a society with a strong tendency for spirituality but a stark separation of spirituality from business affairs, there is a great need to bring spirituality and ethics into regular occupations and make business or any other profession a spiritual vocation and process of edification and enlightenment.

Today, we are economic animals more than ever before in human history. The two actions of production and consumption virtually define our personal well-being, community's progress and nation's strength and prosperity. Therefore, our endeavours of production and consumption must be responsible, sustainable and wholesome for oneself, others and the environment. The Loden Entrepreneurship Programme is a modest effort to create a community of socially responsible and ethical entrepreneurs.

Yet, suppose our habit of consumption, which has rapidly risen in the past few decades, is not curbed. In that case, we will never be able to meet the two ends of production and consumption and will continue to have a serious trade imbalance and budget deficit. The future of economic self-reliance and even food security will remain an unachievable goal. Given this scenario, the Loden Foundation also strives to highlight Bhutan's ancient values of contentment, middle way, respect for food, perception of nature, concerns about waste, etc., to promote a culture of healthy consumption and responsible living.

The Bhutanese name, Loden (བློ་ལྡན་), means the intelligent one. It is an epithet of the Buddha of Wisdom and Padmasambhava, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan. It is another term for Bodhisattvas equipped with wisdom and compassion. It is our prayer that through the Loden Tshongrig Programme/Loden Entrepreneurship Programme, we can promote a culture of intelligent business and gradually create a community of intelligent producers and a society of intelligent consumers.

by Lopen Karma Phuntsho from the book Made in Bhutan



Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan UNDP Bhutan UNICEF Bhutan iBEST STUDIOS Impact Hub Thimphu ABCSI housinng.bt Institute for Learning Solutions CSI Market Druk Tshongrig Gatoen - DTG

𝗢𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼: 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦+ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan (MoICE), in collaboration with the UNDP Bhutan, Youth Co:Lab, the Loden Foundation, the Citi Foundation, and Acelerating Asia, has successfully conducted Onboarding Session for the Spring Board Plus Startup Acceleration programme for the 2023 cohort.

A total of 33 startups were selected from the pool of applicants based on the prescribed criteria. The onboarding session was conducted in hybrid mode. The session was attended by 29 startup candidates, two alums from the 2022 cohort, and officials from MoICE, UNDP Bhutan, and Loden Foundation. 21 participants attended the session in person, while Nine startups participated online via the zoom platform.

Further, an online onboarding session will be held on 2nd February 2023 by Youth Co: Lab team based in Bangkok from all the participants selected for the Spring Board Plus Startup Acceleration program for the 2023 cohort from Asia Pacific Region to orient on the overall “Online Learning Modules” and the requirements.

The onboarding session aims to share information about the Springboard Plus /Startup Acceleration program 2023, managing expectations, and providing networking opportunities vertically and horizontally. The Startup Acceleration program/ Spring Board Plus Program will be continued for the next five - six months.

In the following months, the 33 selected startup candidates will be given Springboard Plus online sessions (February-May), Peer-Peer learning (February- June), critical skill training (March-May), and mentoring program (April- July) with a Demo day at the end of five - six months.

A selected participant from the six months program will be able to attend the regional Youth Co: Lab Summit in June or July 2023.

The Springboard Plus programme is led by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE), the Royal Government of Bhutan and UNDP Bhutan in partnership with Youth Co: Lab, Loden Foundation, Citi Foundation, and
Accelerating Asia.

It allows young entrepreneurs to connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs from the region and tap into the regional resources for mentorship and funding opportunities.

The Druk Tshongrig Gatoen - DTG is happening across Bhutan!

Dear Students of the mentioned Colleges and Institute we are happy to inform you that the Druk Tshongrig Gatoen is coming to your place. The event will consist of inspiring entrepreneurs from your vicinity coming to share their entrepreneurial journey.
To inspire your, help you connect and collaborate with organizations taking the lead role in the entrepreneurship aspect of the country.

The district representative from the RENEW Micro Finance and Ministry of Labour and Human Resources will also be joining the event!

Please get in touch with your entrepreneurship focal or your respective administration to participate, learn and get inspired.

UNICEF Bhutan Ministry of Labour and Human Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan RENEW Microfinance Private Limited UNDP Bhutan Helvetas Bhutan Bhutan Association of Entrepreneurs - BAEyul Loden Foundation

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
Being the founder and CEO (Anuj Pradhan) of Aero-TECH Bhutan along with my Co-founder (Sangay Dorji), one and the most challenging thing was keeping myself and my co-founder motivated to never give-up despite all other problems. It took us more than 2 years to get the clearance to introduce such technology and become the pioneer. There were restrictions from regulation, stakeholders, and the fear of the public who did not understand the positive side of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). Everyone thought it was an invasion to their privacy and personal security but the motive was always to stand by His Majesty’s vision of digitizing Bhutan. Since we did not have the clearance, we were not provided with any opportunity or projects to sustain Aero-TECH Bhutan, but things turned out differently after being attached with the Royal Office for Media.

Amongst the many hurdles such as that of tight regulations, gaining people’s trust and the financial constraints. Like the two sides of every story, we too were blessed with a positive facet of our business idea. The best thing when I started my journey was, two years back, our nation had very few people who could understand the UAV language. But as we pioneered drone technology, many people came by to ask for it. Slowly people started understanding the use of drones, many agencies came up with the procurement ideas and many came up with training related to it. As of now, Aero-TECH Bhutan has completed multiple Royal Projects, multiple government projects, provided training to agencies like NLCS and RBP, provided much free consultation on the drone procurement according to their need and also helped many in supply of drones. Looking at how far we have come makes us proud to have faced and gallantly passed all the hurdles.

“I can advise that there’s always a way to your dreams. The lesson of being persistent, passionate and the pioneer always comes with a cost, and it will cost you, your time. Invest your time in strategic and financial planning and moreover if you can bring the change at first, never lose hope and try to be the change. Prove your worth and your capabilities, to be that change and let the world change itself for you.” - Anuj Pradhan CEO of Aero-TECH Bhutan

UNDP Bhutan UNICEF Bhutan Ministry of Labour and Human Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan Helvetas Bhutan Bhutan Association of Entrepreneurs - BAEyul

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗸 𝗧𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗴 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝗻 - 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
Started in 2018, The Druk Tshongrig Gatoen (DTG) is Bhutan's first festival to promote and celebrate social entrepreneurship, and intelligent business and celebrate young Bhutanese entrepreneurs who had the courage to dream big and start their entrepreneurial journey.

Tshongrig refers to 'intelligent business' and entails a culture of business and entrepreneurship infused with intelligent production and consumption.

In addition, the festival brings together entrepreneurship-support organizations from the government stakeholders, civil society organizations, development partners, independent agencies, private companies, and most importantly the Bhutanese entrepreneurs to spread awareness on the importance of entrepreneurship for young Bhutanese minds 🥳



UNDP Bhutan UNICEF Bhutan Ministry of Labour and Human Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan Bhutan Association of Entrepreneurs - BAEyul Helvetas Bhutan

It's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who participated in the celebration of entrepreneurship this year. Here are a few snapshots from the final day.

Special thanks to our sponsors and partners for making it all happen:
UNDP Bhutan
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Government of Bhutan
CSI Market
Bhutan Association of Entrepreneurs - BAEyul
Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan
Bhutan Foundation
iBEST INSTITUTE
Horticulture Association of Bhutan
Azha Pasa Sibjam
Nyingnor Data
Ministry of Labour and Human Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan

Tashi Delek to the winners of the Best Loden Entrepreneur Awards for 2020 & 2021 👏

🏅Best Loden Entrepreneur 2020 - Mr. Nidup Gyeltshen, Gyeltshen Bakery

🏅Best Loden Entrepreneur 2021 - Mr. Kinga Yoezer, Kuenzer Fabrication. (Prize was received by Mr. Jigme Thinley on behalf of Mr. Kinga Yoezer)

The prizes were awarded by the Foreign Secretary, Dasho Pema Choden. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Government of Bhutan

The winners received cash prizes of Nu. 200,000 sponsored by Society Switzerland Bhutan 🙏🏼

We also congratulate and thank all the other Loden Entrepreneurs who competed it in the final round of pitching.

Join us for the last day of the Druk Tshongrig Gatoen tomorrow at the CSI Market

Come witness the live pitches as Loden Entrepreneurs compete for the title of 'Best Loden Entrepreneur'

The faces behind the products displayed at the DTG Stalls 🙋‍♂️🙆‍♀️

Musical Performance at DTG, courtesy of the talented band from Kuenpel Entertainment of Visually Impaired (KEVI) 🎶

Thank you for sharing your music with us!

DTG Day 2 Highlights:

The Loden Foundation launched www.biz.bt at the Druk Tshongrig Gatoen. The website will serve as a weblink for startups during their initial phase. It also acts as a directory for finding businesses.

The website was launched with the objective of helping startups gain a digital presence without having to spend their capital on developing a website. The website, in the long run, also aims to provide digital solutions through the platform to promote technology adoption in their business operations.

We request all startups to go on www.biz.bt to get your business registered.

Drukhost - Bhutan Web Hosting, Design & Development

The Second Day of Druk Tsongrig Gatoen was graced by His Excellency Lyonpo Loknath Sharma, Minister of Ministry of Economic Affairs, Royal Government of Bhutan, UN Bhutan Resident Coordinator Mr. Gerald Daly, and UNDP Bhutan Resident Representative Ms. Azusa Kubota.

Startup First - An institute dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship development was launched today at the Druk Tshongrig Gatoen by HE Lyonpo Loknath Sharma and UNDP Bhutan Resident Representative Ms. Azusa Kubota.

DTG Day 2 Highlights:
Virtual Talk by Jeff Hoffman, Chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network

DTG is being held to coincide with the Global Entreprenurship Week which takes place from 8-12 November 2021. GEW is one of the biggest celebrations of entrepreneurship globally.

Thank you Business Bhutan for the coverage!

Celebrating the Global Entrepreneurship Week through Druk Tshongrig Gatoen (Bhutan Entrepreneurship Festival)

After a one-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Druk Tshongrig Gatoen is being held at the CSI Market from 9th-13th November 2021 to coincide with the Global Entrepreneurship Week.

The objective of hosting Druk Tshongrig Gatoen is to expose young Bhutanese to entrepreneurship and provide a platform for our community to come together to share entrepreneurial endeavors, experiences, gain amazing new insights, and pledge to become an invaluable part of the ever-thriving startup ecosystem in Bhutan.

At the event, two online platforms will be launched. One is Sibjam – a web app that directly connects farmers to the market, and the other is www.biz.bt – a platform that can act as a website for start-ups that cannot afford to build their website to assist with their digital marketing. It will also act as a directory for customers to find businesses.

Guests and judges will be able to try quality local products at the CSI Market and in tents where new products will be launched and sold. KAB, a visual music group will perform during the event. The organizers have confined the number of events and the number of invitees due to the Covid-19 protocol and the ECB local government election restrictions.

starting 2018, the Druk Tshongrig Gatoen (DTG) is Bhutan's first festival to promote and celebrate social entrepreneurship, intelligent business and celebrate young Bhutanese entrepreneurs who dared to dream big and start their entrepreneurial journey. In addition, the festival brings together entrepreneurship-support organizations from the government stakeholders, civil society organizations, development partners, independent agencies, private companies, and most importantly the Bhutanese entrepreneurs to spread the awareness on the importance of entrepreneurship for Bhutan for the young minds.

DTG Day 1 Highlights

Mr. Kinley Wangchuk (Bjob Ganchu), Founder of Azha Pasa launched Sibjam - An online marketplace for local farm products, that connects over 1500 farmers with more than 200 organic and local farm products.

Sibjam endeavours to connect farmers directly with consumers to reduce food waste while empowering farmers and enhancing self-sufficiency.

Sibjam is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bhutan Foundation and Loden Foundation

For more information, visit www.sibjam.com

Radio Valley, Bhutan The Mojo Park

DTG Day 1 highlights

The Horticulture Association of Bhutan (HAoB) announced the initiation of the 'National Horticulture Award' starting next year, to show appreciation for local producers and farmers who worked hard during these testing times.

Speaking at the DTG, Ms. Yoezer Lhamo Dorji, Secretary General of HAoB said, "The Award is not only to recognize individuals or groups who
have contributed to the horticulture growth in Bhutan, but also to promote and encourage
aspiring horticulturists in the country."

The theme for the first-ever National Horticulture Award is “Lockdown- 1st phase and 2nd phase”.

The eligibility criteria for the award is as follows:
1️⃣You must register as a member of HAoB
2️⃣Your entry must be an agricultural related business
3️⃣You should have a valid trade license or DAMC certificate

For more details on the award, contact