5 March 2025: The Deputy Speaker Inaugurates the Blacktopping Project of Miglamthang-Thabzosa Chiwog under Tendu Gewog, Samtse.
The blacktopping of the farm road from Tendu to Miglamthang-Thabzosa Chiwog was officially inaugurated today by the Hon’ble Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Bhutan. The ceremony was joined by the Hon’ble Consulate General of India in Phuentsholing, Dasho Dzongdag of Samtse Dzongkhag Administration, DT Thrizin, members of the Tendu Gewog Administration, and the beneficiaries.
This Nu. 24.00 million Project, funded under the Government of India’s SDP program, aims to enhance rural connectivity and improve access for over 300 households in Miglamthang Chiwog. The 8.5-kilometer farm road will play a crucial role in facilitating the transport of agricultural produce, ensuring farmers can travel more easily, move goods efficiently, and access markets with greater convenience.
The significance of this road extends far beyond economic and infrastructural benefits. Soeltapsa Chiwog is home to several sacred sites, attracting hundreds of pilgrims and visitors from across the region. Many travel to meet loved ones, while others come to pay homage at Buddhist Lhakhangs, Hindu Mandirs, and offer prayers at Bindu Lake, a site of deep spiritual reverence. Additionally, this road also holds strategic importance.
The project scope includes blacktopping, the construction of retaining walls, and improvements of the drainage systems, ensuring durability and resilience against environmental challenges. Furthermore, this initiative will uplift the rural economy by promoting sustainable agricultural practices and increasing commercial vegetable production in the region’s fertile lands.
The Deputy Speaker, Local Government officials, and the people of Tendu expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India for its unwavering support in improving the lives of rural communities. They also prayed for the continued wellbeing and happiness of the government and people of India. The beneficiaries also extended their sincere gratitude to His Majesty the King and the Royal Government of Bhutan for their steadfast leadership and commitment to the nation development.
