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DoT spends 85 percent of budget, but key infrastructure projects lag behind

ཟླ་༦ 10, 2026 4 mins read
DoT spends 85 percent of budget, but key infrastructure projects lag behind

The Department of Tourism spent over 85 per cent of its budget, yet critical tourism infrastructure is still lagging. Where exactly is the money going if the projects remain stalled?

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