The Chairperson of the Economic and Finance Committee (EFC), Rinchen Wangdi, presented the review report on the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP), which included ten recommendations. These recommendations focused on the resource allocation formula, advocating for uniform criteria across Dzongkhags, Thromdes, and Gewogs. The EFC proposed reducing the weight of the …
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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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The Department of Tourism Bhutan announced the successful conclusion of its inaugural Indian Tourism Roadshow, held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of tourism in the Kingdom and to boost summer arrivals. The roadshow, conducted from June 17-21, 2024, spanned four major Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. The events …
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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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During the second session of National Assembly, 14th June, 2024, Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) shared that some roads have been pushed to the 14th FYP. Lyonpo was asked if the government could include the construction of road between Nanglam-Gelephu, Kurigongri- Sherichu, Gayzamchu-Autsho and improvement …
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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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Residents of Shingkhar Gewog in Upper Kheng, under Zhemgang District, find themselves in a relentless battle against tiger attacks, with Wamling, Thrisa, and Shingkhar Chiwogs bearing the brunt of the menace. For nearly two years, the villages have been grappling with frequent tiger incursions, resulting in substantial losses of livestock. …
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EV project was aimed at promoting sustainable transport. However, EV owners are not dissatisfied as they share several issues. Yeshey Tshering, coordinator of MG5 EV taxi drivers, highlighted the need for addressing the issues faced by existing EV owners to align with the government’s plans to expand the usage of …
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In a major change and development in the tourism sector the government has decided that the first 15,000 Bangladeshi tourists every year will only have to pay USD 15 per day as SDF compared to USD 100 per day now. This is equivalent to what the Indian tourists are currently …
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