National Council of Bhutan

June 18, 2010

Today, the Hon’ble Member from Trashigang enquired from the Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture on the implementation of recommendations submitted by the National Council on addressing human-wildlife conflict. On this, the Minister for Agriculture clarified that the problem of human-wildlife conflict could not be eradicated in Bhutan due to religious sentiments of the people and the thick forest cover. However, he reported that the Ministry had initiated strategies to mitigate the problem. A national level Human-Wildlife Conflict Coordination Committee was instituted to review implementation of various projects and ensure coordination. A pilot life insurance scheme for livestock killed by top predators was initiated to pay compensation from the interest accrued. Research and documentation of different methods, especially on repellent and electric fencing were undertaken. Similarly, research was being done to fabricate low cost energizer and fencing materials. Read More »

June 17, 2010

The National Council today resolved that the employees of the Constitutional Offices shall no more be with the Royal Civil Service Commission. The decision came after extensive deliberation on the issue. While some members thought that the employees should remain with the RCSC to ensure uniformity and consistency in personnel actions, most felt that the Constitutional Offices should be given complete independence in keeping with the provisions of the Constitution of Bhutan. This will bring clearer accountability on the part of the Constitutional Offices. Read More »