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Winter jobs at orange depots help Samdrup Jongkhar students ease financial strain

January 1, 2025
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Winter offers students the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family, creating lasting memories during the season. But, not everyone gets to share that joy. Some students in Samdrup Jongkhar are working temporarily at Orange depots to earn whatever little they can.

16-year-old Choki Lhamo will be studying in Class 12 at Karmaling Higher Secondary School next year. For the past four years, Choki has spent her winter vacations working at orange depots.

Carefully sorting oranges, Choki shares how her temporary job not only covers her expenses but also helps ease the financial burden on her single mother.

The income allows her to support her younger sister’s school needs.

She says, “Last year, I worked for over a month and earned Nu 20,000. This year, if I work the same duration, I expect to earn the same. For students like me, temporary jobs ease the financial burden on our parents by covering school expenses and supporting our siblings’ needs.”

She is not alone.

40 other students are taking up temporary jobs at orange depots. They assist with packing, grading, and loading.

Along with earning extra pocket money, they say the experience teaches them valuable insights into the orange export process.

“This temporary job helps us become independent by covering our school expenses, especially since our parents don’t have steady jobs. Instead of roaming around town, working here feels more productive and meaningful,” said Tshering Dema, a student.

“When we receive more oranges, we can earn up to Nu 20,000 a month. If there are fewer oranges, the earnings drop to around 15,000. When I return home, I use the money to buy gifts for my parents and relatives, and whatever is left goes toward purchasing school uniforms and stationery,” said Cheki Gyeltshen, another student.

The students demonstrate resilience and determination, turning their winter vacations into opportunities to support their families and secure their education.

While their efforts ease the financial strain at home, their stories highlight the broader challenges faced by many families across the country.

For these young workers, every orange they sort is a step toward a brighter and more independent future.

Kinley Wangchuk, Samdrup Jongkhar

Edited by Tandin Phuntsho

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