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Gelephu thrives as GMC volunteers fuel local economy

Oct 10, 2025 3 mins read
Gelephu thrives as GMC volunteers fuel local economy

Gelephu—Once a quiet border town, Gelephu is now seeing a business boom, with each voluntary service programme for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) drawing  a bustling crowd.

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