At a time when young Bhutanese are either exploring opportunities to travel overseas or more secure civil service jobs, 28-year-old Kelzang Wangchuk did something unusual—he ventured into horticulture, seeking a sustainable livelihood through agriculture.
From Banjar, Tsamang in Mongar, he returned to his village three years ago, after graduating with a degree in B Sc. Sustainable Development from the College of Natural Resources, with the hope of putting his knowledge to use.
What inspired him to take this plunge was a pivotal visit to the Agriculture Research Development Centre (ARDC) in Wengkhar.
"During my visit to the ARDC, I learned about income opportunities in the fruit nursery sector and decided to pursue it," Kelzang Wangchuk says.
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