We are honored to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Tshelthrim Zangpo, Deputy Chief Plant Protection Officer at the National Plant Protection Centre, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan, for being awarded the prestigious “2024 Outstanding Principal Investigator” award. This recognition celebrates his exemplary leadership in the Asia regional project on Fall Army Worm (FAW) and Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) diagnostics, monitoring, and surveillance.
The distinguished accolade was presented at the 2025 AFACI Project Evaluation Workshop held in Bali, Indonesia, where representatives from ten participating countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam) gathered to share their progress, insights and review of the ongoing activities.
The Asian Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (AFACI) is a respected intergovernmental and multilateral platform dedicated to enhancing food production, promoting sustainable agriculture, and advancing agricultural extension services across Asia through the exchange of knowledge and technology. Currently, AFACI comprises of 17 member countries.
We wholeheartedly salute Mr. Zangpo’s outstanding contributions to advancing agricultural research and regional collaboration. His work not only sets a remarkable example for all but also calls for continued cooperation and dedication to achieve even greater success, ultimately contributing to food production and enhancing the livelihood of our rural farmers. Trashi Delek to Mr. Tshelthrim for his exemplary leadership in spearheading this program and activities, and heartfelt appreciation to the entire team of the Entomology Program at NPPC and the Regional Plant Protection Officers for their teamwork and dedication.
