Siliguri, Aug. 17 -- Three High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs), supported by the Government of India, were inaugurated in Panbang in Bhutan's Zhemgang district on Monday, aimed at improving road connectivity and strengthening market access for local communities.
The projects include blacktopping of the Gewog Centre-Lichibi Farm Road at a cost of Nu 20 million, construction and provision of a granular sub-base (GSB) for the Lamthang Chiwog Road at Nu 5.7 million, and improvement of the Budhashi Chiwog Road at Nu 5 million.
The new infrastructure is expected to improve connectivity, facilitate the movement and marketing of agricultural produce, support local livelihoods, and improve the overall quality of life of people in t...