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Remote chiwogs in Getana face growing goongtong crisis over school access

May 24, 2025 2 mins read
Remote chiwogs in Getana face growing goongtong crisis over school access

Chhukha—Two remote chiwogs in Getana gewog, Chukha—Daga and Tashigang—are witnessing a rising number of goongtong (empty households), as families abandon their homes due to the lack of basic services, especially a school.

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