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Besides mere expressions of gratitude, they said that some day the people would be able to make substantial contributions to government revenue through taxes, and to that end they hoped to work harder by remembering the income-related difficulties in the country. Similarly, they also expressed gratitude for abolishing sales tax and customs duty for a wide range of domestic electrical appliances, computers, office stationeries and CGI sheets. Bhutan is a Buddhist country and therefore, the Ministry of Health and Education has launched intensive campaigns to disseminate information and awareness on the negative effects of smoking, drinking on health and hygiene to rural communities. The South-East Asian Anti-tobacco flame has been taken to all the twenty Dzongkhags along with the messages it conveys. It is highly admirable that the level of smoking in the country has been dramatically reduced. The chimis submitted that cigarettes which causes high health risk be totally banned from import or imposed high sales and custom duty. Similarly, the tax on liquor may also be increased. Besides, a strong mechanism for regulating Television programmes, which have negative effects on youths who are highly impressionable, needs to be instituted. Summarizing the discussion, the Speaker said that as reported by the Hon’ble Minister for Finance in his budget review and presentation for the fiscal year 2000-2001 and 2001-2002, the steady growth rate of 6% and an inflation maintained under 4.5% is an indication of a healthy national economy. He said that the honourable members must appreciate the fact that the economy maintained a stable exchange rate and a foreign reserve of USD 292.5 million which can account for 19 months of import in the event of a national emergency. 42
The fact that the debt service ratio to GDP was 4.1% and that the domestic revenue has been able to meet current expenditure indicates sound fiscal policies of the government. The reasons for additional expenditure of approximately Nu.400 million in excess of the budget for the fiscal year 2000- 2001 approved by the National Assembly has been clearly explained by the Hon’ble Finance Minister. While the government has to undertake many important activities, the rainfall and floods last year have caused considerable damage to infrastructure like roads and bridges in the country. An amount of approximately Nu.278 million has been spent on repairing and renovating them. Besides, new embassy buildings have been purchased in New York, Geneva and Bangkok at a cost of Nu.260 million. Furthermore, the salary of the new recruits of civil servants, increasing the daily wage of the national work force by two fold by His Majesty the King, and the increases in the DSA and sitting fees of DYT and GYT members have caused the increases in expenditure. The Speaker said that it is important for the honourable members of the National Assembly to understand that in the fiscal year 2001-2002, there will be a negative difference of Nu.10,47 million or 10.5% over the approved budget, and that the government will ensure a very stringent spending. The Speaker pointed out that the fruitful outcome of the fiscal year 2000-2001 as desired by the people and the government has been possible due to the visionary and dynamic leadership of His Majesty the King, and the collective wisdom of the Council of Ministers. Moreover, the Ministry of Finance has also maintained sound fiscal management policies. In order to promote the growth of the private sector, the government has initiated many plans and policies. Three different study tours will be jointly organized abroad. Reform of taxation policies and abolishing taxes for essential consumer goods indicates steady and sustained socio-economic development process. He extended gratefulness to the UNDP and other development partners for their assistance. He also noted a special vote of thanks on behalf of the honourble 43
Page 1 and 2: I. Inaugural Ceremony TRANSLATION O
Page 3 and 4: The National Assembly ratified seve
Page 5 and 6: allot. A brief curriculum vitae of
Page 7 and 8: Sonam Wangchuk from Zhemgang won th
Page 9 and 10: Bodo militants in the country pose
Page 11 and 12: Goendeys in the country continue to
Page 13 and 14: 1. The military capability of the a
Page 15 and 16: ate is 4.5%, and the balance of pay
Page 17 and 18: of the Basochhu Hydropower Project
Page 19 and 20: 3. The Department of Education has
Page 21 and 22: As Gross National Happiness places
Page 23 and 24: Since people-centred development li
Page 25 and 26: Recognizing the deep reverence that
Page 27 and 28: conference. This is an indication o
Page 29 and 30: safeguard the sovereignty of the co
Page 31 and 32: They also expressed their profound
Page 33 and 34: ooklet on the financial report of Y
Page 35 and 36: Nu.260 million was spent on purchas
Page 37 and 38: Nu.381 million increase in the budg
Page 39 and 40: would be incurred. Although the cur
Page 41: udget presentation by the Hon’ble
Page 45 and 46: the territories of Assam and Bengal
Page 47 and 48: Since many of the plan projects cou
Page 49 and 50: issue of the Thimphu-Phuntsholing h
Page 51 and 52: the Department should ensure that t
Page 53 and 54: Sarpang Dzongkhag. He extended the
Page 55 and 56: The Speaker underlined the signific
Page 57 and 58: Kuensel and the Bhutan Broadcasting
Page 59 and 60: The Hon’ble Minister for Health a
Page 61 and 62: A Royal Advisory Councillor and the
Page 63 and 64: The Speaker noted that the governme
Page 65 and 66: failed to resolve the problem, ther
Page 67 and 68: serious resentment and animosity be
Page 69 and 70: The NDFB militants are fighting the
Page 71 and 72: affected the security of the countr
Page 73 and 74: The ULFA delegation said that they
Page 75 and 76: again to find a solution to the pro
Page 77 and 78: led by the Home Minister and the UL
Page 79 and 80: epresent a government since they ar
Page 81 and 82: Bhutanese people. Last December, wi
Page 83 and 84: ii. Two rounds of Security Coordina
Page 85 and 86: undergone militia training and serv
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Page 89 and 90: shops. In such situations, the loca
Page 91 and 92: would be better to act in accordanc
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He informed the members that, under
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and working to this end without eve
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security of the nation is of the ut
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however, be in our interest to endo
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agreement signed with the Royal Gov
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there was no longer any conscriptio
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genuine volunteers should be forwar
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the time to make excuses regarding
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militia force, and after returning
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The people’s representatives of T
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They wondered where all the organiz
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faction which does not have camps i
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pressing on this issue, the problem
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informed the house the Lhengyel Zhu
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apprehended and brought to justice.
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The Foreign Minister informed the h
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this regard, the Royal Government w
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who left after committing terrorist
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and the agreement reached by Bhutan
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2. The hon’ble members are aware
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verification provides ample time an
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In his presentation on the issue, t
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deliberately trying to delay the pa
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obbery and destruction of service i
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emain in the country. These people
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The people in the camps in Nepal co
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during the 14 th round, Bhutan had
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abide by the resolutions of the Nat
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However, it is most important that
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effective treatment or vaccine, and
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The Secretary also pointed out that
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supervision and guidance. The Assem
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local Forest Office. This takes abo
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4. To enhance sustainable use of fo
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For conifer species, Nu.40 per tree
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per truckload. Further, in order to
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A Royal Advisory Councillor said th
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workforce were reduced, the Bhutane
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issue. Furthermore, the Cabinet has
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numbering about 60,000 and coming t
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proposing the issue of the expatria
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Penden Cement Plants are Bhutanese.
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the government offices take the nat
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Punakha Chimi those people on whom
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the competence of the Bhutanese in
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are private sector candidates who r
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aspects and those who are unable to
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Jabmi. It would be beneficial if th
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fees for Jabmis would not be approp
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their decisions should be given due
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material inducements to innocent vi
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Another Chimi from Samtse Dzongkhag
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It is the responsibility of the Gup
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The Dorji Lopen of the Central Monk
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The Minister expressed appreciation
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Zhungtshog to direct the Government
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The Minister pointed out that Part
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Among many other provisions, the ac
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flourishes. A strong and clear Chat
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The Minister informed the Assembly
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In Article 12 of Chapter 4 on page
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Therefore, it is being submitted to
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high taxes, and those with low inco
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and in the interest of the poor, it
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Therefore, it is important that PIT
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session. Moreover, a revised copy o
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The rule of law is a basic requirem
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country depend upon the presence of
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The National Assembly has the full
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The Punakha Chimi also commented on
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A lot of good experience has been g
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meat in the country should decrease
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therefore face lots of difficulties
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If two or three Chathrims rather th
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XX. Expression of Appreciation and
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tourists and other non-governmental
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people of different geogs to identi
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gained by the members of the DYT an
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of the Kurichu Hydro Power Project.
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institutes besides centers of Buddh
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that it has become a majestic icon
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promotion of the national language.
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those belonging to neighbouring Dzo
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secondly due to the concerted effor
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of a child, the Hon’ble chairman
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order to avoid problems related to
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Of the five killed, four were fores
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and sorrow at the incident. He said
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Among the dead in the recent incide
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greatly undermine the friendship an
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confidence and appreciation of the
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teachings of the Buddha to flourish
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opportunities and challenges associ
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3. Grants a. GoI Program Grants 800
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While there was a substantial incre
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would continue to monitor the size
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The Royal Government will, as annou
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power tariff for the rural consumer
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The domestic revenue forecast for t
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Customs duties on yarn have been ab
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The Royal Government continues to a
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The Royal Government is, therefore,
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The Ministry of Finance will study
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climate for private sector developm
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4. Gross International Millions of
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