The deliberation of the interim review report on education-related legislation took place during the 8th Sitting of the National Council of the Parliament session. The Chairperson of the Committee of Education, Tshering Wangchen, introduced the review report on education legislation by talking about the Royal Kasho issued by His Majesty, …
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In response to concerns voiced by teachers, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), in collaboration with the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), has introduced significant revisions to the School Employee Performance Assessment Framework. Teachers have expressed frustration with the fairness of the evaluation process, particularly with the current …
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During the 33rd session of Parliament, Khamdang-Ramjar MP Namgay Dorji asked the Education Minister about the rising teacher shortage in Bhutan. He stated, “Of the 10,134 teachers, 3,597 have resigned between 2021 and 2024, which is about 35.5%. This also includes many experienced educators with 11 to 15 years of …
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During the fourth sitting of the first parliament session, the Shompangkha constituency MP, Dr. Tek Bhadur Rai, expressed significant concerns regarding the increasing number of health workers retiring and others taking Extraordinary Leave (EOL). He emphasized that these are impacting the quality of healthcare services. “There is a plan to …
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During the Question and Answer Session of the 2nd Sitting of the National Assembly, the Member of Parliament (MP) from Bongo-Chapcha Constituency, Pempa, raised concerns on the inadequate electricity supply in Bongo and Getana Gewogs to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) Gyem Tshering. He further detailed the …
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In a report shared in the 13th Five-Year Plan, Cambridge Assessment found that there are significant disparities in Bhutan’s education system when compared to international standards. The reports states, “An initial assessment by Cambridge revealed that the standards for English, Mathematics, and Science are close to those of Cambridge standards …
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As part of its 13th FYP, the report reveals a substantial investment of Nu 10 billion aimed at equipping the population with the essential skills and knowledge required for the modern economy. “This program is aimed at equipping the Bhutanese population with relevant knowledge and skill-sets for 21st-century economic needs.” …
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The Education Transformation Program is aimed at revolutionizing the educational landscape by aligning curricula with global standards and the Healthy Drukyul Program is aimed at elevating the healthcare delivery. The Education Transformation Program, allocated Nu 30 billion, seeks to enhance the quality of education and skills training for over 70,000 …
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reportedly increased the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) of pesticides in herbs and spices by ten times. FSSAI clarified that if a pesticide is not registered with the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC), the MRL of 0.1 mg/kg will …
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Ingesting small quantities of aflatoxins over the long term can cause liver cancer and, in some cases, lung cancer. Aflatoxins are potent carcinogens, meaning they are agents that cause cancer. Recently, the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) and the Ministry of Health issued a notification stating that during their …
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