n a continued effort to enhance agricultural productivity and promote gender-friendly mechanization, a total of 62 sets of mini tillers were distributed to farmers under the CARLEP/IFAD 50% cost-sharing support. The beneficiaries were from the gewogs of Sherimuhung, Chali, Kengkhar, Chasakhar, Tshamang, Gongdue, Silambi, Mongar, Drepong, Jurmey, Tshakaling, Thangrong, and Saling.
The distribution program was organized by the Agriculture Sector, Mongar Dzongkhag, in collaboration with the Office of Program Management, Wengkhar. The event was chaired by the Program Director of ARDC, while a Thruesel ceremony was conducted by a lama from Gyelposhing, symbolizing an auspicious beginning to the initiative.
During the program, officials emphasized that the primary objective of providing mini tillers is to increase farm efficiency by reducing time and labor inputs, while also supporting women farmers, who represent a major portion of the agricultural workforce. The design of the mini tillers specifically considers ease of operation for women, helping to reduce their physical workload and encourage wider adoption of farm mechanization.
To date, a total of 121 mini tillers have been distributed to farmers across two phases within Mongar Dzongkhag. Feedback from the first phase has been highly positive, highlighting significant improvements in farming efficiency, timeliness of operations, and gender-responsive agricultural practices.
The initiative reflects the governmentโs ongoing commitment to modernizing agriculture and empowering rural communities through sustainable and inclusive mechanization programs.
