The Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture and Livestock attended the 8th Royal Highland Festival with the theme “ Celebrating Highland Resilience and Prosperity” held from 23–24 October 2025 in Laya, Gasa Dzongkhag. Initiated by His Majesty The King, the annual festival celebrates the highlanders’ culture and traditions while promoting sustainable development among the highland communities.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL), a key partner in the event, showcased various products and technologies suited for highland conditions. The Department of Livestock, under the “Lanor” brand, exhibited high-quality yak cheese, yak fibre, and sheep wool products, and coordinated competitions for yak and Mastiff categories, with visitors also invited to vote for the best animals. The Department of Agriculture demonstrated sunken-bed greenhouse technology, ideal for high-altitude vegetable cultivation, along with displays of rice, fruits, nuts, and mushrooms to promote local food diversity.
The event also saw participation from Dasho Dzongdags, DYT Chairpersons, Agri entrepreneurs and highland cooperatives from different dzongkhags. During the festival, the Hon’ble Minister met with local officials and ministry staff, expressing appreciation for their dedication and commending those serving in remote highland areas despite challenging conditions.
