This Report of the Standing Committee on Water Resources (2021-22) deals with the action taken by the Government on the Observations/Recommendations contained in their Twelfth Report (Seventeenth Lok Sabha) on ‘Flood Management in the Country including International Water Treaties in the field of Water Resource Management with particular Reference to …
This dissertation attempts to contextualize the practice of child labour in Bhutan by examining various socio-economic and cultural aspects. By reviewing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, this dissertation looks into the policies, Acts and strategies adopted by the Royal Government of Bhutan in reducing child …
Registrar General of India and Census Commissioner of India Dr C. Chandramauli releasing the provisional results of Census 2011 CENSUS 2011 is the 15th one undertaken in India since 1872 and the seventh after the country attained Independence. While there have been stray historical references to population counts of one …
Seeing the unregulated mining and quarrying operations in various parts of the country (not to mention those under the very nose of policy makers and regulators) that disproportionately benefit the operators and harm (net and long term) the uninformed communities in the vicinity in particular, and the citizens in general, …
Waste generation is a growing issue, which had been highlighted in the past by Thimphu City corporation (TCC). It is a consequence of urbanisation and economic development, which we cannot avoid. But we should have tools in our hands to handle it. The landfill in Memelakha, which was built in …
Mindful of the reality and the gravity of the impacts of climate change, the national paper on “Persistence of Biodiversity and Climate Change” was developed. This is a pro-active step taken by the country to act nationally to understand, avert and adapt to the impacts of climate change and also …
Environmentalists and economists on Sunday suggested for forging a common platform among Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives to share the equitable benefits of the common rivers in the region. Addressing a seminar on
Wetlands and wetland-dominated ecosystems are disappearing at an unsettling rate right across the country. Initial indications from preliminary screening of watershed conditions suggest that the drying up of mountain springs and apparent changes in the natural flow regimes are closely associated with the loss or reduction in the number or …
Minerals are limited and non-renewable resource, and must be exploited prudently in the larger interest of the country. Over the years minerals and mineral based industries have made significant contributions to the economy and the national well being. The Economic Development Policy (EDP) 2010 envisages the mining sector to play …
The Renewable Energy Policy intends to provide the necessary direction for the promotion and development of Renewable Energy that not only contribute in meeting the current requirements but also shape future energy security options for Bhutan. This RE Policy is aimed to contribute for the sustainable development and conservation of …
The Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) provides general environmental and social policies, guidelines, codes of practice and procedures to be integrated into the implementation of the World Bank-supported APL on Strengthening Cross-Regional Cooperation for Wildlife Protection in Asia. The purpose of this document is to outline a Framework for …
It has developed an eco-friendly toilet that costs less than 20 dollars NEW DELHI: Sulabh International on Wednesday said it would introduce its cost-effective, environment-friendly toilet technology in South-East Asia. It has decided to construct public toilets in the 10-member ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) countries with the help …
The report outlines a need assessment research study on the status, issues, priorities, constraints and opportunities of bioenergy development prospects in Bhutan. The research describes the potentials of bioenergy sources, policies, gaps, and utilization options by strengthening the technical understanding and interrelationship between bioenergy usage and food security objec tives …
Bhutan yesterday assured Bangladesh of extending cooperation in the hydropower sector, in which the Himalayan country has huge potential. Visiting Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley gave the assurance during the official talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office. Hasina requested her Bhutanese counterpart to consider Bangladesh in its …
AMIDST controversies over the melting of Himalayan glaciers, a study by a scientist from the Indian Institute o f S c i e n c e, B a n g a l o r e, claimed that nearly 10,000 glaciers in the Himalayan mountain system, spread across India, Pakistan, Nepal, …
The recent Cancun summit restored flailing confidence on the need to counter climate change following the recent conference of the parties (COP15). The summit held in Cancun, Mexico, the agriculture minister-led Bhutanese delegation felt, had a more positive outcome and was of high relevance for Bhutan. In a press conference …
Siliguri, Nov. 29: The state forest department will oppose any move by the railways to extend the Dooars rail route to Bhutan as it will pose threats to the wildlife, minister Ananta Roy has said. The opposition from the government came close on the heels of the deaths of seven …
The two micro-hydel plants planned for Soe and Lingshi in north Thimphu could be scrapped because lighting up one household there is working out to a million ngultrums, 10 times the usual cost. A 50 KW plant for Soe and a 100 KW plant for Lingshi have been included in …
With just 3,200 left in the wild, tigers could become extinct within a decade unless countries step up efforts to halt poaching and deforestation, wildlife experts told a "tiger summit" in Russia this week. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao join world leaders on Tuesday to …
