On December 18, 2016, SJI interacted with the 2nd batch of elected local leaders from the 6 eastern dzongkhags (26 gups) at Menchari village. There was not a single women leader in the group. The engagement with the 1st group of elected leaders from 7 dzongkhags was on December 4, 2016.
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Local leaders head towards Menchari village
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Senior Menchari representative and former Chupon Ata Chewang and young Sherab share the Menchari story their story with the local leaders.
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Leaders being welcomed by the people of Menchari
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Sharing SJI’s view and its programs with the leaders. Also present are also the people of Menchari.
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Orong Gup sharing his thoughts with the audience
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Reducing waste from going to the landfill & adding economic value (not the primary focus but an incidental benefit).
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Ata Changlopai (the 1st trained tailor of Menchari) showing his compost while also explaining its process to the leaders
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Leaders studying the improved solar drier.
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Healthy food prepared by the hosts from locally grown produce – being mindful of healthy eating & waste minimization.