𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫

𝟏𝟔 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑: The National Highland Development Centre (NHDC), formerly known as the National Highland Research and Development Centre (NHRDC), has been mandated with promoting the socio-economic development of highlanders who rely on yaks and their products for their livelihoods. As part of this mandate, the NHDC has been working towards creating income-generating schemes by diversifying yak products, including the production of dairy products and establishing modern value chains for highland-based products.

In the fiscal year 2022-2023, Ms. Voranuch Lomsoonthorn, a Thai volunteer, joined NHRDC Bumthang through the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) for a one-year term from May 2022 to May 2023. In her role as a Dairy Technologist, Miss Lomsoonthorn played a crucial role in the diversification of dairy products, including the introduction of ice cream making technology. She was also instrumental in developing Standard Operating Procedures for product making and designing flyers for the Apiculture sector, as well as product packaging during the 5th Royal Highland Festival (RHF), in which she actively participated.

Throughout her tenure, Miss Lomsoonthorn demonstrated exceptional work ethics and productivity, showing great zeal and an ability to work effectively as part of a team and engage in social networking with staff. Additionally, during her free time, she explored her love for nature, taking opportunities to visit the landscapes and monasteries in Bhutan.

In summary, Miss Voranuch Lomsoonthorn’s contribution to the NHDC’s efforts to promote socio-economic development among highlanders through the diversification of yak products is commendable. Her technical expertise, work ethics, and enthusiasm for nature have made a valuable impact, and her involvement in the 5th Royal Highland Festival underscores her dedication to promoting the development of the region.

Reported By: Dr. Vijay Raika (Program Director, NHDC, Wangdue)

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𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬

𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑: In order to strengthen the leadership skills, the Department of Livestock initiated a weekly jam session led by the Director which featured modules from Nurturing Leadership Program (NLP) introduced by the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC). Over the past five weeks, the Director and team, involving participants centres, farms and Dzongkhags actively engaged in the interactive session which was arranged through virtual mode, gaining significant insights into numerous leadership tools such as performance coaching, five-star team, team learning, strategic sensing, and agile problem-solving. These learning experiences have been enriching and are expected to benefit all participants as an individual leader.

In addition to the modules on the Nurturing Leadership Program (NLP), participants who have successfully completed the Leadership Development Program (also introduced by RCSC) at Royal Institute of Management are given the opportunity to present their Leadership Change Projects (LCP). These projects aim to enhance their leadership skills and abilities as they work towards achieving their objectives, besides sharing their experiences and learnings with other participants.

Thus far, Mr. Aita Kumar Bhujel, the Deputy Chief Livestock Officer at National Dairy Devlopment Centre, presented his leadership change project (LCP) on the expansion of heifer production scheme in the country. Similarly, Mr. Ugyen Lhendup, Dy. Chief Dzongkhag Livestock Officer, who has also previously served as Officiating Dzongdag of Zhemgang Dzongkhag, presented a project aimed at strengthening the delivery of public services in the Dzongkhag.

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