Amid the pandemic, many economic activities became stagnant resulting in loss of jobs and earnings. However, Dawakha in Paro didn’t lose its footing during a time of economic turmoil, it grew. People in this village were able to make a handsome profit by selling local chillies at a price as high as a threefold increase compared to previous years. A 20 kilogram of green chilli fetched them Nu 2500 this year compared to Nu 700 last year.
Good income from chilli, Dawakha in ParoAmid the pandemic, many economic activities became stagnant resulting in loss of jobs and earnings. However, Dawakha in Paro didn’t lose its footing during a time of economic turmoil, it grew. People in this village were able to make a handsome profit by selling local chillies at a price as high as a threefold increase compared to previous years. A 20 kilogram of green chilli fetched them Nu 2500 this year compared to Nu 700 last year.
Posted by BBS on Monday, November 23, 2020
Namgay Wangchuk
