With an economy hit hard by COVID, many Bhutanese have left for jobs abroad. Bhutan's government, which for years has prioritized Gross National Happiness, is now working to lure people back.

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Bhutan, known for its Gross National Happiness, faces a crisis with young people leaving the country in record numbers. Despite offering free healthcare, education, and a rising life expectancy, the outmigration has hit the country hard, especially post-COVID-19. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and the fifth king are working on initiatives like the Gelephu Mindfulness City to attract citizens back, emphasizing sustainable growth balanced with cultural preservation.

Bhutan, after prioritizing happiness, now faces an existential crisis

So why are young Bhutanese leaving the country in record numbers?

Luring people back with a City of Mindfulness

<p>Turns out people seek out things to do rather than be happy. On an unrelated note, CBS news is dang near unreadable due to the high number of ads. Every scroll loses your reading spot for new ads to populate. Is their $1.96 billion net income not enough?</p>


<p>Headline is a bit baity but the article is worth the read. The article wants to imply that people are leaving despite the population being content when the opposite could be argued, that people are leaving because they have the capacity (health, education) to do so.</p>
