𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐡𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐚, 𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚

The Foundation, in collaboration with two technical officials from the Agriculture Machinery and Technology Centre (AMTC), Paro, conducted an awareness program for the local community of Khebisa, Dagana. The session included visual and PowerPoint presentations on the Internet of Things (IoT)-based technologies for Human-Wildlife Conflict, such as the Timer-Based Mechanism and the Tiger Mechanism, which includes solar panels for renewable energy applications. These updated versions have been successfully implemented in Langthil (Trongsa), Zhemgang, and Sarpang in the past.

Key Highlights:

1. Community Feedback and Discussion:

• AMTC officials shared success stories and community feedback from previous implementations.

• An interactive discussion was held to gather input and opinions from the local community about adopting these technologies.

2. Organic Certification Process:

• We initiated the organic certification process by collecting relevant data and information from the community.

3. Field Assessment for IoT Technology Installation:

• Conducted field visits to assess feasibility for installation, considering the area, number of households, and required measurements.

4. Agricultural Crop Production Review:

• Visited agricultural fields in Shemgang to review crop production and identify areas for improvement.

The activity is part of the “Enhance the Resilience of the Grassroots Communities to Adapt to Climate Change through the Promotion of Agroforestry” project funded by Stiftung Drittes Millennium ( The Foundation for the Third Millennium)