The Beautiful Bumthang initiative was launched on 23rd March 2019 jointly by Dasho Dzongdag and Dasho Drangpon today at the Chamkhar garden.
The initiative is aimed at the following objectives:
- 1. Improve cleanliness through proper waste management,
- 2. Landscape and beautify the valley
- 3. Create more urban spaces for healthy living.
The valley is divided into 13 zones. Regional offices, Business communities, Dzongkhag offices and hoteliers adopted a zone each. A coordinator each have been appointed to manage the zones. Native plants and flowers were planted in the allocated zones. There were overwhelming support and cooperation for the initiative.