Agriculture
and the livestock rising is the mainstay of the economy in Bhutan.
They contribute about 45 percent to GNP. About 79% of the population’s
main source of livelihood is agriculture. The major crops grown
by the farmers are rice, maize, wheat and apples, oranges, potatoes
and cardamom are some of the cash crops grown by the farmers in
Bhutan.
Over the
decades, planned socio -economic development has brought about
significant changes to the economy of Bhutan. The major exports
are hydroelectric power, wood based products, minerals, horticulture
products, calcium carbides and cement. We import the consumer
goods and essentials like rice, salt, oil, petrol and kerosene.
Hydroelectric power is the Bhutan’s largest resource and
is sustainable, renewable and environmentally friendly. We have
so much of potential and by tapping all this potential will raise
the national revenue considerably.
Tourism is
the highest source of hard currency. However, the tourism
industry in Bhutan runs on the principle of sustainability, economical
viable and environmentally friendly, in keeping with Royal
Government
of Bhutan's cautious and balance development & modernization.
There is no restriction on the number of tourist
visiting Bhutan; however the policy of 'high value and low
volume' tourism policy ensures the preservation of Bhutanese
culture and traditions.
Our major
trading partner is India. The two countries have free trade relationship
agreement. We export about 90 percent to India and source for
70 percent imports. Bhutan also has preferential trade agreement
with Bangladesh.
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