The Trashigang Dzongkhag Divisional Forest Office has constructed roadside amenities at Wamrong Town and Kharungla Brekha Junction, aiming to enhance tourism and youth employment. Funded by UNDP and GEF under the Ecotourism Project, these facilities provide rest stops and support regional development, integrating biodiversity conservation. The project, led by Dungpa Tashi Tenzin, involves local youth in managing cafeterias in Wamrong Dungkhag, aiming to improve infrastructure and foster entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to increase tourism and encourage young people to contribute to the nation’s development, addressing the lack of restrooms in the area. Tenzin highlighted the cafeterias near Kharungla, managed by local youth, offering skill-building and leadership opportunities.
The initiative reduces youth migration to foreign countries and supports regional farmers by sourcing goods locally. Sonam Tobgay, a forestry official from Trashigang Dzongkhag, outlines a project aiming to promote eco-tourism, empower young entrepreneurs, and preserve the region’s biodiversity. The project focuses on improving infrastructure along key routes, particularly the Wamrong and Kharungla highways. Lungmo and Lhuendup, young Bhutanese entrepreneurs, are promoting the region’s biodiversity and economic development through their businesses. They plan to hire local youth and make Wamrong Café a hub for eco-tourism. Their success is expected to inspire regional development and preserve the area’s natural heritage, showcasing the importance of young Bhutanese entrepreneurs in sustainable growth.
