In the National Budget report for the financial year 2024-2025, it outlines the plan to achieve high productivity and rice self-sufficiency under its Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) sector. However, an official from Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock clarified that while the nation aims to increase rice production, achieving full self-sufficiency …

The construction sector in Thimphu Thromde faces significant challenges due to frequent disruptions in the supply of sand, a critical material for building and infrastructure projects. These disruptions, primarily occurring from May to October, have led to delays, increased costs, and potential compromises in construction quality, according to a recent …

In the recent Question Hour Session of the Parliament, the persistent issue of helicopter fare subsidies for the residents of Nubri and Yaksa Chiwog under Tsento Geog was once again brought to light. Despite being authentic natives of highland regions, these residents are not eligible for subsidized helicopter fares, unlike …

Third Telecom player to be allowed to boost competition During the recent question hour in the National Assembly, Kengkhar Weringla Constituency’s MP Dorji Wangmo raised concerns about Bhutan’s high internet charges and poor connectivity. She queried about the timeline and extent of these reductions, and how the government plans to …

During the 5th Meet the Press, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, along with the Ministry of Finance, addressed pressing questions about the establishment of the Crop and Livestock Compensation Trust Fund. Given the critical importance of supporting farming communities against climate-related losses, the government is developing an insurance scheme …

Concerns regarding water scarcity for irrigation and the distribution of machinery were raised by MP Namgay R Dorji from Punakha Constituency during a recent National Council session. Emphasizing the critical need for reliable irrigation sources, MP Namgay highlighted that numerous farmlands in Bhutan remain fallow due to the lack of …

During the recent Question Hour in Parliament, Naiten Wangchuk, the Member of Parliament (MP) from the Mongar Constituency, sought clarification from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources on the status of the country’s carbon trading initiatives. The MP emphasized Bhutan’s Carbon Negative Status, Bhutan’s Entry into Carbon Markets and …

The Member of Parliament (MP) Lhaba Lhaba from Khatoed Laya constituency raised a significant motion in the National Assembly regarding the inconvenience and hazards caused by the presence of electrical lines and poles on farmlands. The motion emphasized the disruptions to farming activities, extensive crop damage, and financial losses suffered …

During the Question-Hour Session of the National Assembly (NA) the Member of Parliament (MP) of Mongar Constituency, Naiten Wangchuk, raised critical questions to the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock,Younten Phuntsho, regarding the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP). He expressed concerns about the ambitious goal to increase the agriculture sector’s GDP contribution from …

During a Q&A session, the Member of Parliament of Chhumig-Ura Constituency, Sonam Richen, raised significant concerns to the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock regarding the traditional winter grazing system, known as Geundro, in the Bumthang region. However, challenges have emerged since the enactment of the Land Act 2007, which nationalized …