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Dhamdhum Startup Centre struggles to reach full potential

Aug 08, 2025 3 mins read
Dhamdhum Startup Centre struggles to reach full potential

Samtse—More than a year after its establishment, the Startup Centre at Dhamdhum Industrial Park in Samtse continues to operate below intended capacity, with only five out of nine incubation units currently occupied.

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