logo
logo
  • Home
  • About Tripura
    • Tripura
    • Governon
    • Chief Minister
    • Council of Ministers
  • Tripura
  • National
  • International
  • Lifestyle
  • Spotlight
  • Sports
  • Jobs/Tender
  • Photo Album

Bhutanese ginger farmers benefiting after lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, Indian traders adding joy to their life

By IBNS
Mar 6, 2023 ..

Kabul: Farmers in Samdrup Jongkhar town of Bhutan are currently able to fetch good prices for their ginger cultivation ever since the COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.


Indian traders are now allowed to come into Samdrup Jongkhar to buy ginger helping farmers fetch a minimum of Nu 30 for a kilogram of ginger, reports The Bhutan Live.

The COVID-19 restrictions had made life for the farmers in the small Himalayan town tough.

Despite the government taking their ginger through the buyback scheme, farmers could only fetch a maximum of Nu 30 a kilogram for the past three years, reports the news portal.

Things have changed now. With Indian traders back in the picture, Bhutanese ginger price has reached to Nu 35 a kilogram. Much to the delight of the farmers.

Tshewang Tenzin, a ginger grower in Pemathang Gewog, told The Bhutan Live that during the pandemic, some villagers sold ginger at Nu 7 to Nu 8 per kilogram.

“Now with the Covid-19 restrictions lifted, we get between 32 to 35 ngultrum for a kilogram of ginger.”

“Now Indian traders come here and buy our ginger. Last time, we got Nu 32 to Nu 35. Now Indian traders come to us and agree to give Nu 36 for one kilogram of ginger,” Phurpa Wangdi, a ginger farmer in Martshala Gewog, told the news portal.

Leave a Reply
Post comment
Related News
Two Chinese nationals charged with conspiracy, smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen into US
Jun 6, 2025 ..
Taipei: 3000 gather to mark 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre
Jun 6, 2025 ..
World leaders should keep two-state solution ‘alive’, urges Antonio Guterres
Jun 6, 2025 ..
Australia: 21-year-old injured in targeted shooting in Queensland
Jun 6, 2025 ..
Trump in Epstein files, he should be impeached: Friend-turned-foe Elon Musk 'drops big bomb'
Jun 6, 2025 ..
Newsletter

Subscribe For Northeast Herald News And Receive Daily Updates

logo

Northeast Herald starts its journey from Tripura state capital city Agartala to cover the entire Northeast region of India for the latest news, news photos, and the latest photos to promote the great cultural, historical and traditional identity of the region.

  • Twitter Icon
  • About Tripura
  • About Northeast
  • National News
  • Tripura News
  • International
  • Entertainment
  • Spot Light
  • Article Us
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Top News
  • Sports
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • Cookies Policy
  • Code of Ethic
  • Site Map
  • Rss Feeds

Copyright © Northeast Herald. All Rights Reserved