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With the objective to create socioeconomically vibrant highland communities with sustainable livelihood, the PDP shall work to empower the people in the highlands with the basic infrastructure and facilities. is program is a long-term initiative that will work
Pledges:
towards transforming the lives of highland communities. ere are a total of 12 Highland Dzongkhags and this long-
term program will eventually cater to
all the highland communities in the country.
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9.3 National Highland Development Program
We shall initiate highland speci c policy exceptions.
Targeted and customized interventions shall be developed based on the speci c needs of the highland communities.
We shall ensure that the highlands get quality education and health facilities. We shall ensure access to ICT and recreational facilities in the highlands.
We shall ensure that the highlanders have access to proper housing and shelter. We shall explore and initiate sources of additional income for the highland communities.
PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY UNITY. STABILITY. PROSPERITY.
