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i. The National Rehabilitation Program (NRP) (2011) His Majesty placed NRP under the umbrella of National Land Commission Secretariat Aim: Contribute towards poverty reduction by enhancing sustainable livelihoods. ü   -The Program is mandated to provide basic infrastructures such as land, house, food and agriculture inputs (seeds, seedlings), power, water supply, farm roads, irrigation, lhakhangs, outreach clinics, extended classrooms, community centers and others. . Borangmo at Nganglam Gewog in Pemagatshel ü   The project commenced in 2012 ü   People were granted plots to build houses, apart from farmland ü   Assistance were provided to build their houses and for agriculture ü   The village has BHU for health checkup, and Lhakhang for spiritual purposes c. Dewathang ü   Road was constructed ü   Houses were electrified ü   Potable water and other amenities including school were provided ü   Solar fencing, irrigation channels, rice and ...

  Economic Initiatives Instituted Druk Holdings and Investments ü   Established in 2007 to achieve the Royal vision of economic self- sufficiency. ü   Fourth arm of government: the Government’s Commercial Arm ü   It contributes in generating and increasing country’s revenues substantially. ü   Creates employment opportunities. ü   Evaluates company’s performance against set targets with incentives ü   It is not only to produce and consume but also to hold and manage the existing and future investment of         the Royal Government of Bhutan for long term benefit ü   DHI manifests Good Governance where integrity, transparency, accountability and responsibility is promoted. ü   DHI stands out as the organization, the vanguard for prosperity and security ü   Need to fulfill needs of the people especially under-privileged Natural Resources Development Cooperation Ltd-Guardian of the nat...

Democratic Consolidation a. Public Consultation of the Draft Constitution ü   His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck conducted his first public consultation in Lhuentse on 24 th December 2005 ü   He covered thirteen Dzongkhags and end in Trongsa on 24 th May 2006. ü   The draft Constitution was translated and read in three dialects namely Dzongkha, Tshangla and Lhotshamkha Significance: ü   Created forum to raise issues, and to try and make the Constitution beneficial for the country. ü   After reading every Article, opportunities were given to the public to comment and raise questions. ü   Some of the opinions received led to corrections and modification in the language of the final document b.       Strengthened the role Constitutional Bodies-the Pillars of Democracy i.                     Anti-Corruption Commis...

 

1. Why was the policy of self-imposed isolation abandoned by Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck?     The policy of self-imposed isolation was abandoned because Modernization and development required greater contacts with the outside world. 3 rd Druk Gyalpo saw the inherent dangers that Bhutan would face if it continued to remain in isolation. 2. What form of assistance did the government of India render in the implementation of development during the reign of the Third King?      The government of India assisted in the implementation of development by providing Financial assistance Skilled labourers/workers in technical and administrative fields. 3. What strategy did Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck follow to safeguard the culture and traditions of our country?   To safeguard the culture and traditions of our country the 3 rd Druk Gyalpo: Established schools to promote traditional painting, dancing, ...