SAF Bhutan(OYE) Introduction and News
News
Bumthang, Bhutan -
3rd May 2015
Inauguration of UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Forestry Studies (UMCSAFS).
On 16th April, 2015 the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Forestry Studies (UMCSAFS) was inaugurated in Bumthang by Her Royal Highness, Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck in the presence of the Honourable Agriculture Minister, Lyonpo Yeshey Dorji, Madame France Marquet, Principal Trustee-MSF and the Chairman of the SAF-Bhutan Chapter, Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup. The solemn occasion was marked by prayers, was also attended by Mr. Navin Chawla, Advisor-MSF and former Chief Election Commissioner of India
News
Paris, France -
30th April 2015
Annual Report covering UNESCO’s actions throughout 2014: Non-Governmental Organizations, official partners of UNESCO
I am pleased to announce the release of the UNESCO’s 2014 Annual Report covering UNESCO’s actions throughout 2014. This publication is available.....
In the media
Bumthang, Bhutan -
17th April 2015
Her Royal Highness PrincessAshi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck inaugurated the UNESCO–Madanjeet Centre for South Asia Forestry Studie
Her Royal Highness Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck inaugurated the UNESCO–Madanjeet Centre for South Asia Forestry Studies at the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment (UWICE), Lamai Goempa, Bumthang on the 16th of April 2015.....
In the media
Bumthang, Bhutan -
17th April 2015
Inaguration of UNESCO Madanjeet Centre for South Asia Forestry Studies
Her Royal Highness, Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, France Jacqueline Pierrette Marquet (wife of the late ambassador), Agriculture Minister, Yeshey Dorji, and chairman of the SAF in Bhutan, former minister Sangay Ngedup, graced the inauguration.
News
Colombo, Srilanka -
19th December 2014
SAF is going to the New Generation
Truly Historic photo of the newly born SAF child of former Nepali & Sri Lankan scholars Ms Mingmar Dolma and Mr Indrajeet D’ Zoysa
Testimony
UMCSAJ, Chennai, India -
30th May 2014
Feedback from Ms Nirmala Pokhrel (SAF Scholar from Bhutan) at UMCSAJ, 2013-14 Batch
Had it not been the SAF scholarship I would have never got a chance to do my PGDJ in ACJ, thanks to it and the college faculty.....
Testimony
UMCSAJ, Chennai, India -
30th May 2014
Feedback from MsTashi Tenzin (SAF Scholar from Bhutan) at UMCSAJ, 2013-14 Batch
The entire course for me was very much relevant. The first term course that covers all four streams I found it good idea, as it gives...
News
Bhutan -
12th March 2014
UMCSAFS pleased to announce the Madanjeet Singh scholarship for three years Sustainable Development degree program
Applications are invited from Afghanistan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. The scholarship will cover: a) Tuition fees b) Economy air travel from the scholar's place of residence within SAARC to Bhutan and back c) Monthly stipend of Nu. 12,000.00 based on existing SAARC scholarship rate to cover logistics and personal expenses d) Nominal book allowance and printings (Nu. 5000.00 per year) e) In-country travel as per Royal Government of Bhutan’s rate (Nu. 150.00 per day while on travel)
News
Bumthang, Bhutan -
28th January 2013
Testimony
Thimphu, Bhutan -
27th January 2013
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