The Department of Industry, under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment, in partnership with the operator Mr. Sonam Dendup opened the fourth Cottage and Small Industry (CSI) Market in Bumthang. The CSI Market is officially inaugurated on 29 May 2026. The event was graced by Venerable Lam Neten of Jakar Rabdey. Local entrepreneurs and representatives from government and private sector also attended the event.

The CSI markets in the country are established with the aim to provide a dedicated platform for CSI products - to showcase and reach their products to customers. It functions as an aggregation hub whereby small quantities of products from the individual CSIs will be consolidated to achieve scale and reach. Besides catering to the domestic consumers, the CSI market will also explore international markets and focus on adding value to CSI products by improving packaging, labeling, and ensuring that local products meet the standards of export markets. Thus, it will act as a conduit for enhancing visibility and competitiveness of Bhutanese products in the regional and global markets. 

The CSI Markets operate under a Public-Private Partnership model, with the government supporting the initial market establishment and private individuals managing and operating them. This is the fourth CSI Market established in Bhutan. The first market was launched in Thimphu in 2020, followed by a second market in Paro in 2023 and in Samdrup Jongkhar in 2024. Additionally, the Department has extended its efforts internationally, establishing CSI Markets in New York, USA, and Perth, Australia.