This is to notify and inform the general public that the SHORT-TERM WORK PERMIT (E-Work Permit) is now being initiated by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment. The employers wishing to import foreign workers even for the duration less than 30 days should now compulsorily apply online through BLMIS with immediate effect. Besides the normal required documents, the individual/FWRA/employers should submit the medical clearance certificate of the foreigners obtained from the country of origin.This notification is referred to the approval of the night halt work permits only and for other categories and updates, MoICE will keep notifying in future.

Screening results for BNVC 2022

The screening process for the submitted entries has been completed. The number of screen entries has a direct impact on the number of cash prizes as announced. The screening has been based on the eligibility criterion as stated in addition to the criterions set in the “Guideline for BNVC, 2022”. The following are the results:

1. Student Category
The following venture ideas have successfully moved past the screening process:

Sl.NoBusiness NameProponent Name
1Lean CPema Chozin
2Engineering Bro ConsultancyJamyang Dorji
3Jahoen GunHoenkarma Yeshi
4Meto natshogAshish Biswa
5Sunflower Seed OilTshering Lhamo
6JNEC Express TailoringChandra Bdr Rai

Note: Only the first name listed in the group is mentioned against the business idea.
The number of screened entries is 6 and as per the Guideline for BNVC 2022 the number of cash prizes is for the Top 2 entries only now.
2. General Category
The following are the entries that are through to the first phase of the evaluation:

Sl.NoBusiness NameProponent Name
1G-Wine BtByesh Ghalley
2Bhutan GloryHarilal Ghalley
3Drongsep Star Turnip ChipsNima Tshering
4Bhutan Pure DropPhuntsho Wangmo
5Bhutan Appliance InsuranceSonam Jamtsho
Sanil Kumar
6Bhutan Vegetable Supply ServiceDorji Wangchuk
Ugyen Lhendup
7Destination PlannerSangay Tshomo
8DhewaDorji Gyeltshen
9DPSPhuntsho Tshering
10Green DragonKezang Lhamo
11Druk Green OilDorji Tshering
12Plastic Waste RecyclingTshering Dhendup
13Eco FurnitureRinchen Chezom
Sonam Tenzin
14Galley Led lightingDurgay Ghalley
15Gross International NatureTshering Lhamo
Kinzang Gyeltsho
16Green GoldSonam Yuden
17Green karaokeTshering Kibu
18Green DreamThinley Tenzin Norbu
Tashi Yangden
19Healing HerbsKinley Dem
20Green KTshering wangchen
Thinley Dorji
21RC HouseSangay Khandu
22Druk PigmentsNidup Norbu
23Kuenphen NoryangTshering Penjor
24Kintsho Dairy UnitKinley Tshomo
Sonam Wangmo
25Langdra Orchid FarmKinley penjor
26Sherig YondrelKunzang Jigme Penjor
27Mugwort SolutionJeewan Baral
28The RevampTshering Nidup
29Toeb HydroponicsDorji Dhendup
30Tsepel dairy farmJigme Namgyal
31Yeshio Integrated FarmingTshering Yeshi
Tshering Zangmo

There are no changes in the prizes for the general category as the number of screen entries is above the threshold for any changes in the prizes.
The screened entries will now move onto the first phase of evaluation. The first phase of evaluation is the evaluation of the submitted entries and only the Top Entries will be shortlisted for the online presentation/interview. The entries will be subject to evaluation to a panel of members composed of relevant individuals.

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