Mines and Quarries in Bhutan: The recommendations

Last Monday, I have submitted the report on Mines and Quarries to the National Council on behalf of the Natural Resources and Environment Committee. Below ,is the translation of the recommendations endorsed by National Council after the submission.

Mines and Quarries in Bhutan: Its nationalization.

Yesterday, I on behalf of the Natural resources and environment committee of the National Council presented the study report on mines and quarry activities in the country to the National Council.  Below is the part of what I had submitted.

“Mineral resources are the property of state and its use shall be regulated by law. While mining undoubtedly contributes

Road right of way: What do you think?

Road is one of the most essential basic infrastructure to promote social justice and equity. It is imperative to establish and maintain an efficient road network system to enable balanced socio-economic

Domestic Violence Prevention Bill, 2013.

Yesterday at the National Council session, the Domestic Violence Bill was passed  with 19 YES votes out of 20 members present and voting. Below is the translation of my submission on the Bill.

I have the honor to submit my views on a subject which has

The One Billion Rising!

The 10^th and the last session of the Parliament is taking place amidst celebration of Losar, Valentines’ day and 1 billion rising. Incidentally, the deliberation in the house also started with a discussion on Domestic Violence Bill, which has been tabled to be passed in this session. It is more than a coincidence!

So what is this “One Billion Rising”? Apparently, the world is increasingly becoming unsafe and unequal for the most vulnerable section of our society – girls and women. In fact, UN says that one out of three women on the planet will be beaten or raped in her lifetime. That is over one billion women. That is simply outrageous and unacceptable. They could be in the form of our mothers, sisters, daughters and lovers.  So, one billion rising is a call to end violence against girls and women and advocate their justice and equality.

The Last Session of the First Parliament.

The last and the final session of the 1^st Parliament will commence from 8^th February 2012. Its opening ceremony will be graced by the presence of His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo in a joint sitting of the two houses. As in the past, His Majesty will be received in traditional chipdrel ceremony by the Speaker, Chairperson, Cabinet Ministers and the Members of the Parliament. His Majesty may address the Parliament.