Silambi Natural Resources Conservation & Managemet Project
Silambi Natural Resources Conservation & Managemet Project implemented by Lamzang Tshogpa (LT) in Silambi village, under Mongar Dzongkhag to create awareness among the local inhabitants on the importance of environmental conservation and to improve their living conditions.
Silambi village is located in Mongar District in Eastern Bhutan. The 15 households of silambi village, the BHU, Silambi Community Primary School did not have water supply for drinking purpose, there was lack of electricity and the community Lhakhang (temple) and the community school used tons of firewood.
With the assistance from SGP, the Lamzang Tshogpa have implemented the project which is environmentaly sound as well as built the capacity of the local people. The communitiy school is provided with drinking water facility and solar lightings. The main objectives of the project was to conserve the local environment and to improve the living condition of the local communities especially the young
Silambi village is located in Mongar District in Eastern Bhutan. The 15 households of silambi village, the BHU, Silambi Community Primary School did not have water supply for drinking purpose, there was lack of electricity and the community Lhakhang (temple) and the community school used tons of firewood.
With the assistance from SGP, the Lamzang Tshogpa have implemented the project which is environmentaly sound as well as built the capacity of the local people. The communitiy school is provided with drinking water facility and solar lightings. The main objectives of the project was to conserve the local environment and to improve the living condition of the local communities especially the young
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Lamzang Tshogpa
Country:
Bhutan
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 17,614.54
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 907.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,953.00
Project Number:
BHU/04/02
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
Both men and women and the school boys and girls will be participating in the project.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Since Silambi is from a remote area, the local people there use local natural resources for their living. Through this project the communities would learn to live sustainably by carrying out sustainable environmental protection measures.
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SGP Country office contact
Ugyen Lhendup
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Address
UN House, Peling Lam (Street), Kawajangsa, Thimphu, P.O. Box No. 162
Thimphu, Bhutan, 11001
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