Lhakpa Quendren
Zhemgang — Irrigation water shortages are compelling farmers in several dzongkhags to leave their fields fallow, sparking disputes over water allocation during the paddy cultivation season in remote villages.
In Zhemgang, water scarcity for agriculture has become a serious challenge, triggering conflicts among farmers competing for limited resources.
During the paddy cultivation season, chiwog tshogpas often mediate disputes.
“When I receive complaints, I encourage cooperation and discourage discord. Such conflicts sometimes even involve parents and their children. We are a small community and should remain united like a family,” said Ngawang Kinga, the Shingkhar Tshogpa.
Conflicts persist despite the implementation of a water-allocation system designed to address disputes, which pro...
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