Well it didn’t snow last night. And it didn’t rain enough. But it’s still overcast. And I’m hopeful. Part of my excitement yesterday was because I was sure it would snow in my village, which, at about 2800 m, is higher than Thimphu. But it didn’t snow there either. The light drizzle was barely enough [...]
It’s drizzling outside. I hope it rains. In fact I hope it snows. We need the precipitation. Our rivers have dwindled. And can barely turn the hydropower turbines that generate electricity – and revenue – for our country. But, more importantly, our farmers have not been able to cultivate their land. Without water, their land [...]
I am delighted that the agriculture minister is traveling to our dzongkhags to discuss the 10th Plan and to identify viable products that our villagers can make (read Taking the 10th plan to the people). If villagers and local leaders are fully involved in the process and genuinely accept his idea, our agriculture minister could [...]
Tshering Tobgay is a Member of Parliament representing Sombaykha Constitutency in Haa. He is the Leader of the Opposition Party in the National Assembly of Bhutan.
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