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𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐁

19 May 2026

During Question Hour for Ministries in Group B, four questions were tabled, comprising three oral questions and one written question. Two oral questions were addressed to the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, and one to the Minister for Education and Skills Development. The written question, submitted by the Member from Bongo–Chapcha Constituency, sought clarification on the status of the proposed Piping (Jimechu) School and support measures for remote communities facing challenges in accessing education.

The Member from Khar–Yurung Constituency questioned the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock on the Chain-Link Fencing Guidelines 2024, particularly the eligibility requirement of a minimum 30-acre landholding, which the Member noted disadvantages small and scattered farming communities affected by wildlife depredation. In response, the Minister acknowledged the concern and stated that chain-link fencing has been prioritized under the 13th Five-Year Plan to address human–wildlife conflict, benefiting approximately 13,000 households to date. The Minister explained that the eligibility criteria consider return on investment and the objective of promoting commercial agriculture. The Minister added that the guidelines may be reviewed if necessary and that technical improvements to the fencing system are being explored with support from international partners.

The Member from Dewathang–Gomdar Constituency questioned the Minister for Education and Skills Development on the nationwide readiness assessment for the implementation of the Cambridge curriculum alignment, citing concerns related to teacher preparedness, infrastructure, availability of materials, and rural–urban disparities. The Minister stated that the curriculum alignment is being implemented in a phased manner and that assessments were conducted prior to implementation covering teacher capacity, infrastructure, ICT, laboratory facilities, and teaching-learning materials. More than 3,000 teachers have been trained, and many existing materials continue to be used while revised materials undergo expert review. The Minister informed the House that full implementation of the curriculum is expected by the 2027 academic year.

The Member from Sergithang–Tsirangtoed Constituency questioned the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock on the challenges faced by pig farmers due to declining prices, rising feed costs, weak market demand, and African Swine Fever outbreaks. In response, the Minister stated that a special committee has been formed to address the issue and has begun assisting farmers in marketing their products and connecting them with potential buyers. The Minister added that existing cold storage facilities are being utilized and that the feasibility of additional infrastructure will be assessed if required.

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𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐁 | National Assembly of Bhutan