30th October 2025. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, in collaboration with the World Bank, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, launched the “Accelerate Bhutan’s Job Transformation through Renewable Natural Resource (RNR) Value Chains Project” on 30th October 2025 in Thimphu. The launch was graced by Hon’ble Lyonpo Younten Phuntsho, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, and Mr. Tomás Rosada, Practice Manager, Agriculture and Food Global Practice, World Bank.
With a total funding of USD 34.7 million, the five-year project aims to enhance value addition, employment, and competitiveness in key RNR value chains, including dairy, citrus, potato, and forest-based products. By empowering approximately 42,000 beneficiaries (65% women) and promoting climate-smart, market-driven, and private sector–led growth, the initiative represents a significant milestone toward achieving Bhutan’s vision of a high-income country under the 13th Five-Year Plan.
Following the launch, a sensitization session was conducted to familiarize relevant stakeholders and beneficiaries with the project’s objectives, components, and implementation approach.
