His Majesty The King is in Phuentshogling to inspect the plans put in place to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential goods from India, in light of the closure of our borders, and the 21-day lockdown in India.
While in Phuentshogling, His Majesty also inspected the Amochu Land Development and Township Project area (near YDF), the site chosen for the construction of temporary shelters for Bhutanese living in Jaigaon. Upon Royal Command, the Royal Bhutan Army has deployed about 1,300 soldiers and officers for the construction.
Over 5,000 Bhutanese have been evacuated from Jaigaon, and are currently sheltered in schools. Schools nationwide are closed since 18th March until further notice to prevent COVID-19.
His Majesty is on a tour of Samtse and Phuentshogling.
