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| People of Samdrup Jongkhar at Chokmashing Village |
Economy
Agriculture and livestock rising are still the main pillars of the economy, with 85% of the population dependent on these two sectors. Industry and mining are still in the first stage of development but are expanding rapidly.
Agriculture and livestock rising are still the main pillars of the economy, with 85% of the population dependent on these two sectors. Industry and mining are still in the first stage of development but are expanding rapidly.
The export of
hydroelectric power provides 25% of Government revenue. Hydroelectric power is
Bhutan's largest resource and is sustainable, renewable and environmentally
friendly.
Bhutan also exports
calcium carbide, wood products and cement. In other major export is
agricultural product, including apples, oranges, cardamom, potatoes, and
asparagus, mushroom.
Tourism and Airline,
although very important for earning foreign exchange, only constitute a small
part of the gross national product.
