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Quinoa project cuts rice consumption in hospital and schools

ཟླ་༡༡ 05, 2025 3 mins read
Quinoa project cuts rice consumption in hospital and schools

A pilot project introducing quinoa into meals at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), Wangbama Central School in Thimphu, and Bartsham Central School in Trashigang has cut rice consumption by 2,000 kilogrammes in six months and improved health outcomes for diabetic patients.

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