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lack of peace in communities and countries is mainly due to the scourge of
unemployment.
The Minister said that in line with His Majesty the King’s direction and
emphasis on a small, compact and efficient civil service and to support private
sector development, most of the Government-run companies and corporations
have been handed over to private parties. While the educated youth look to the
civil service for employment it must be kept in mind that the Government alone
cannot meet all the employment needs. Above all, the Government has the
responsibility for maintaining national peace and order, making education
available to all and ensuring the good health and well-being of all citizens.
Therefore, employment opportunities must be created in the private sector. With
regard to the issue raised in connection with the lack of adequate skills required
by the private sector in the persons sent to them by the NEB, the Minister
pointed out that there is a situation where the youths feel that the private sector
prefer to recruit expatriates to nationals, that salaries may not be paid regularly
every month and that there is no assurance for future or surety in the duration of
employment. The Minister informed the Assembly that having understood these
reservations and misgivings of the youth, the NEB established a committee
comprising of representatives from the private tourist companies as well as
other businesses. A system for the training of job seekers in required and
relevant skills, salary scales, behavior and conduct, means and source for
redress and entitlements to retirement benefits is currently being formulated.
The Minister reported that this year 4,500 young students have been employed
and the NEB further pledges to serve to its best ability to ensure employment
for the youth of Bhutan.
The Health and Education Minister, also chairman of the National Technical
Training Authority (NTTA) expressed appreciation to the Gasa Chimi for
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