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 …
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The Special Olympics Asia Pacific office made a special visit to Bhutan last month, as a strategic move to reclaim its reach and foster inclusivity for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) in the region. This visit underscores the importance of rebuilding and expanding the Special Olympics programs that were severely …
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Lyonpo Chandra Bdr Gurung, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, revealed that the ministry will prioritize the improvement of the Dzongkhag roads with the total estimated budget of Nu. 4.869 bn in the 13th FYP. From July 2024, the management of Dzongkhag roads will be taken over by the Department of …
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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 …
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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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