Priority Sector Lending (PSL), Bhutan

Agri Cottage and Small Industries activities delegated to RTIO for Approval and Licensing only for Priority Sector Lending applications. Non-Agri Cottage and Small Industries licenses to be processed through Department of Industry, MoEA, Thimphu, Bhutan).

1 Agricultural Crops Clearances Remarks
1.1 Cereals: rice, buckwheat, maize and quinoa Clearance from Department of Agriculture and location clearance Environment Clearance (EC) exempted for Organic farming
1.2 Oil seed crops (sunflower, mustard, groundnut and soya beans) Clearance from Department of Agriculture and location clearance
1.3 Horticulture
1.3.1.1 Vegetables: Chili, onion, tomatoes, beans, cauliflower, asparagus, peas, broccoli and carrots Clearance from Department of Agriculture and location clearance
1.3.1.2 Fruits and Nuts: Apple, Pearpersimmon, avocado, kiwi, litchi, banana, passion fruits, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, dragon fruit, pineapple, walnut, pecan and mangoes Clearance from Department of Agriculture and location clearance
1.3.1.3 Floriculture Clearance from Department of Agriculture and location clearance
1.3.1.4 Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs): Cardamom, ginger, turmeric, herbs, garlic 1. Clearance from Department of Agriculture 2.location clearance           3. EC exempted for not involving use of GMOs and LMOs
1.3.1.5 Mushrooms: Shiitake and oyster Clearance from Department of Agriculture and location clearance
1.4 Legumes and pulses: kidney beans, peas and lentils Clearance from Department of Agriculture and location clearance
1.5 Plantation crops:  tea, coffee and green tea Clearance from Department of Agriculture and location clearance
1.6 Nurseries (in horticulture and floriculture) Clearance from Department of Agriculture and location clearance
2 Livestock farming
2.1 Dairy Farming Clearance from Department of Livestock and location clearance Environment Clearance (EC) exempted for Livestock farming
2.2 Poultry: Broiler, layer and turkey farming Clearance from Department of Livestock and location clearance
2.3 Piggery Clearance from Department of Livestock and location clearance
2.4 Fishery (cold water and warm water) Clearance from Department of Livestock and location clearance
2.5 Sheep farming Clearance from Department of Livestock and location clearance
2.6 Goat farming Clearance from Department of Livestock and location clearance
2.7 Rabbit farming Clearance from Department of Livestock and location clearance
2.8 Apiculture Clearance from Department of Livestock and location clearance
2.9 Allied activities
2.9.1.1 Green Fodder Clearance from Department of Livestock and location clearance
2.9.1.2 Feed production Clearance from Department of Livestock and location clearance
2.9.1.3 Meat processing Environment clearance from Department of Livestock, Technical clearance from Department of Livestock and location clearance
2.9.1.4 Dairy processing Environment clearance from Department of Livestock, Technical clearance from Department of Livestock and location clearance
3 Forestry Activities
3.1 Private and community forest (including nurseries):
3.1.1.1 Establishment of community forestry and private forestry harvesting Environment clearance is exempted, Clearance from Department of Forest and Park Services and location clearance
3.1.1.2 Management and collection of non-wood forest produce Environment clearance is exempted, Clearance from Department of Forest and Park Services and location clearance
3.2 Cane and bamboo Environment clearance is exempted, Clearance from Department of Forest and Park Services and location clearance
3.3 MAPS (including cordyceps) 1. Clearance from Department of Forest and Park Services 2. location clearance
3.4 Incense Environment clearance and Location clearance exempted
3.5 Traditional Paper Environment clearance exempted and other clearances not required
3.6 Cosmetics and fragrances (including spa products and essential oils) Environment clearance from National Environment Commission
3.7 Integrated wood-based industries (excluding sawmills) 1) Forest clearance from Department of Forest and park Services.2) Environment clearance from Regional Trade and Industry Office. 3) Location clearance
3.8 Wood-based industries 1) Forest clearance from Department of Forest and park Services.2) Environment clearance from Regional Trade and Industry Office. 3) Location clearance
3.9 Sawdust Briquetting plant 1) Environment clearance from Dzongkhag Environment Committee/ Thromde. 2) Location clearance
3.10 Charcoal Briquetting plant 1) Clearance from Natural Resources Corporation Limited. 2)location clearance
Non-Agri Cottage and Small Industries
Sl No Activities
1 Production and Manufacturing Clearances
1.1 Mineral water 1). Environment clearance from National Environment Commission, 2) Conditional food safety licence from BAFRA, 3)location clearance
1.2 Mineral based industries (ceramics and pottery) 1). Environment clearance from National Environment Commission, 2)  location clearance
1.3 Zorig Chusum EC and LC exempted
1.4 Engraving and polishing of stones 1) Clearance from Department of Geology and Mines, MoEA and2) Location clearance
1.5 Construction materials (excluding mining, quarrying and stone crushing)
1.5.1.1 Bricks / Hollow blocks / tiles 1)Environment clearance from Regional Trade and Industry Office, 2) Location clearance
1.5.1.2 Hume pipes 1) Environment Clearance from National Environment Commission, 2) Location clearance
1.6 Textiles, clothing and apparels including handicrafts 1) Location clearance
1.7 Footwear 1) Environment Clearance from National Environment Commission, 2) Location clearance
1.8 Socks 1) Location clearance
1.9 Audio visual production and creative arts (animations) Environment Clearance and Location Clearance exempted
1.10 Pharmaceuticals and Neutroceuticals 1) Clearance from Drug Regulatory Authority , 2) Location clearance
1.11 Educational materials 1) Clearance from concern sector depending on the raw material used and 2) location clearance
1.12 Green industries 1) Location clearance
1.13 Renewable energy (wind, solar and bio gas) 1) Clearance from Department of Renewable Energy, 2) Location clearance
2 Services Clearances
1.1 Schools 1) Clearance from Ministry of Education, 2)  Location clearance
1.2 ECCDS 1) Clearance from Ministry of Education, 2) Location clearance
1.3 Health clinics and diagnostic centers 1) Environment Clearance from Ministry of Health, 2) Technical clearance from Department of Medical services,MoH, 3)Location clearance
1.4 Research and development centers Not required
1.5 Cold storage and warehouse 1) Environment Clearance from National Environment Commission, 2) Location clearance
1.6 Waste management services EC exempted, location clearance
1.7 Recreation, health and wellness centers EC exempted, location clearance
1.8 Indoor games and sporting centers Location clearance
1.9 ICT (IT and ITES) Not required
1.10 Traditional performing arts Not required
1.11 Cleaning services Not required
1.12 MFIs and CSI Banks
1.13 Automobile workshops in priority as determined by the DCSI 1) Environment Clearance from Dzongkhag Environment Commission/Thromde, 2) Location clearance
1.14 Cobbler and Hair cutting services Not required
1.15 Labour saving construction services Not required
1.16 Mule transport services for tourism Clearance from Dzongkhag / Thromde

 

 

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