Bhutan
โ Budget 2016-2017
ยท
Budget
Estimates for FY 2016-2017 :-
The budget for FY 2016-17 is
formulated considering the implementation momentum of the agencies gained over
the past three years of the 11th FYP. It has also taken into account the Governmentโs
priority and importance of having to complete the FYP activities in the next
two years. Therefore, the Government has approved 28.8% of the 11th FYP capital
outlay for capital expenditure. This budget also features integration of
Budgeting System with the Government Performance Management System (GPMS)
linking the agencies targets and objectives to the budget, which is expected to
enhance the agenciesโ performance in achieving the desired goals. Towards
further strengthening the decentralization process and enhancing good
governance at the grass roots level, the Government has initiated a system of
Dzongkhag Development Grant (DDG) and allocating a share of HRD budget to the
Dzongkhags for professionalizing civil service. In addition, the budget for
centrally executed activities usually allocated in the central agencies is now
decentralized to the Dzongkhags to the extent possible. The Government
continues to focus on development of quality education, efficient health
services, improving connectivity of road networks and ICTization, food security
and poverty alleviation, and preservation of culture. The budget estimates for
FY 2016-17 is summarized in the table below.
Budget
Estimate Summary for FY 2016-17
Nu.
In Millions
|
Sources of Finance
|
Estimates
|
Total Resources
|
41,605.862
|
I.
Domestic Revenue
|
27,247.169
|
i)
Tax
|
19,559.564
|
ii)
Non โ Tax
|
7,647.169
|
|
|
II.
Other Reciepts
|
20.000
|
|
|
III.
Grants
|
14,338.693
|
i.
Program Grants
|
1,700.00
|
GoI
|
1,700.00
|
ii.
Project tied Grants
|
12,638.693
|
GoI
|
9,925.441
|
Others
|
2,713.252
|
|
|
OUTLAY
|
49,981.584
|
I.
Total Expenditure
|
51,884.364
|
a.
Current Expenditure
|
25,387.034
|
b.
Capital Expenditure
|
26,497.330
|
II.
Net Lending
|
(1,902.780)
|
|
|
FISCAL BALANCE
|
( 8,375.722 )
|
Financing
|
8,375.722
|
Net Borrowings
|
744.247
|
a. Borrowings
|
3,567.345
|
b. Re-Payments
|
2,823.098
|
|
|
Resource Gap
|
( 7,631.475 )
|
|
|
GDP
|
157,628.098
|
Fiscal Balance (%
of GDP)
|
-5.31 %
|
Resource Gap (% of
GDP)
|
-4.84 %
|
ยท
Resources
:-
The total resources
estimated for the FY 2016-17 is Nu.41,605.862 million of which the domestic
revenue is Nu.27,247.169 million and external grants is Nu.14,338.693 million.
A. Domestic
Revenue :- The estimated domestic revenue of
Nu.27,247.169 million represents about 3.6% increase from the previous fiscal
year. Tax revenue constitutes 72% and non-tax revenue constitutes 28% of the
total domestic revenue estimate for the year. Tax revenue is estimated to
increase by 6.6% mostly on account of CIT from DGPC and DHPC. Indirect tax is
expected to grow by 7.1% mostly from sales tax, excise duty and green tax.
However, non-tax is expected to decrease by 3.2% mostly on account of lower
surplus transfer from RMA and interest receipt of Nu.415.051 million from
Kurichhu and other loans to corporations.
Revenue
Summary for FY 2016 โ 2017
Nu.
In Millions
|
Sources of Finance
|
Amount
|
% of Total Revenue
|
|
|
|
A.
Tax Revenue
|
19,599.564
|
71.9
|
|
|
|
I)
Direct Tax
|
12,596.453
|
46.2
|
Corporate
Income Tax
|
7,100.186
|
26.1
|
Business
Income Tax
|
1,747.487
|
6.4
|
Personal
Income Tax
|
1,378.985
|
5.1
|
Other
Direct Tax Revenue
|
2,369.795
|
8.7
|
|
|
|
II)
Indirect Tax
|
7,003.111
|
25.7
|
Sales
Tax
|
3,384.434
|
12.4
|
Excise
Duty
|
2,546.323
|
9.3
|
-
Excise Duty (GoI)
|
2,020.720
|
7.4
|
-
Excise Duty (Domestic)
|
525.603
|
1.9
|
Customs
Duty
|
465.476
|
1.7
|
Green
Tax
|
584.626
|
2.1
|
Other
Indirect Tax Revenue
|
22.251
|
0.1
|
|
|
|
B.
Non โ Tax Revenue
|
7,647.605
|
28.1
|
|
|
|
Admins
Fees & Charges
|
386.449
|
1.4
|
Capital
Revenue
|
121.344
|
0.4
|
Revenue
from Govt. Depts
|
472.517
|
1.7
|
Dividend
|
4,147.966
|
15.2
|
Net
Surplus Transfer
|
500.000
|
1.8
|
Other
Non โ Tax Revenue
|
139.603
|
0.5
|
Interest
on Loan from Corp.
|
1,879.725
|
6.9
|
|
|
|
Total Revenue ( A +
B )
|
27,247.169
|
100.00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
B. External
Grants :- The
external grant for the FY is estimated at Nu.14,338.693 million of which the
program grant is Nu.1,700 million and project-tied grant of Nu.12,638.693
million. This external grant is estimated to cover 27.6% of the total
expenditure. The project tied grant from the Government of India is
Nu.9,925.441 million. The other major external grants are Nu.545.263 million
from ADB, Nu.425.016 million from UN agencies, Nu.171.008 million from the
Government of Netherlands, Nu.252.457 million from EU, Nu.134.419 million from
WHO, Nu.116.451 million from World Bank and balance are from various other
development partners.
ยท
Total
Expenditure :-
The total estimated
expenditure of Nu.51,884.364 million consists of about 49% current and 51%
capital expenditure. With negative net lending of Nu.1,902.780 million, the
outlay for the FY is Nu.49,981.584 million.
A. Current
Expenditure :- The current expenditure is estimated at
Nu.25,387.034 million which is 93.2% of the domestic revenue and 16% of the
GDP. The composition of current expenditure is as provided in the table below
:-
Nu.
In Millions
|
Current Expenditure
|
Amount (In
Millions)
|
Per %
|
Salary
& Wages
|
10,267.248
|
40
%
|
Subsidies
|
4,113.185
|
16
%
|
O
& M
|
9,014.283
|
36
%
|
Interest
Payment
|
1,992.318
|
8
%
|
|
|
|
The increase in current
expenditure is mainly due to upward revision of pay and allowances for Royal
Bhutan Police, provident fund and pension for armed forces, establishment of
additional central schools and revision of stipend and daily allowances for
mask and folk dancers in the Dzongkhags.
B. Capital
Expenditure :- The estimated capital expenditure of
Nu.26,497.330 million is about 51% of the total expenditure. Of the total
capital expenditure, 54.1% (Nu.14,338.693 million) is from external donors,
13.5% (Nu.3,567.345 million) from external borrowing and the rest from domestic
revenue and internal borrowings.
C. Subsidies,
transfers & Equities :- The total expenditure also includes
subsidies, transfers and equities to autonomous agencies and State Owned
Enterprises amounting to Nu.2,264.453 million. Of the total, Nu.1,266.303
million is for current subsidies and Nu.998.150 million is for capital
subsidies to various agencies detailed in the table below.
The
capital subsidies includes Nu.609.500 million to four Thromdes for the
development of urban roads, water supply, sewerage systems, and other developmental
activities and Nu.60.850 million to BBSCL for procurement of transmission
equipment and construction of five new FM/TV stations.
A
sum of Nu.200 million is also provisioned for equity injection to Green Bhutan
Corporation Ltd., Menjong Sorig Pharmaceuticals, Royal Bhutan Lottery Ltd. and
Farm Machinery Corporation Ltd.
In
order to solve the severe housing crunch in Phuentsholing, the Government has
initiated construction of affordable housing units for which Nu.50 million is
allocated for ancillary facilities and Nu.50 million as an interest subsidy in
the FY.
Details of Subsidies, Transfers &
Equities
Nu.
In Millions
|
Name Of Activity
|
Current
|
Capital
|
Total
|
Thimphu
Thromde
|
31.575
|
158.500
|
190.075
|
Phuentsholing
Thromde
|
3.219
|
200.000
|
153.219
|
Samdrup
Jongkhar Thromde
|
26.203
|
100.000
|
126.203
|
Gelephu
Thromde
|
24.871
|
151.000
|
175.871
|
Royal
University of Bhutan
|
663.026
|
-
|
663.026
|
Khesar
Gyalpo University of Medical sciences of Bhutan
|
51.640
|
-
|
51.640
|
Bhutan
Broadcasting Service Corporation Ltd
|
130.800
|
60.850
|
191.650
|
Bhutan
Chamber of Commerce & Industry
|
10.500
|
-
|
10.500
|
Bhutan
Postal Corporation Ltd ( City Bus Service )
|
27.940
|
-
|
27.940
|
Premium
Subsidy for Rural House Insurance Scheme
|
-
|
15.000
|
15.000
|
Interesrt
Subsidy for Third Aircraft, Drukair
|
165.679
|
-
|
165.679
|
Interest
Subsidy for Food Corporation of Bhutan Ltd for overdraft Facility
|
5.250
|
-
|
5.250
|
Support
to NHDCL for maintenance of Govt Buildings
|
15.000
|
-
|
15.000
|
Int.
Subsidy on loan for purchase of Buses for Non-Profitable Routes, MOIC
|
0.050
|
-
|
0.050
|
Depreciation,
Operation & Maintenance of National Fiber optical Network, MOIC
|
-
|
47.000
|
47.000
|
Subsidy
for Internet Connectivity for Bhutan Telecom Ltd
|
-
|
6.500
|
6.500
|
Subsidy
for IT Park
|
-
|
6.500
|
6.500
|
Support
to Agency for Promotion of Indigenous Crafts, MOEA
|
9.600
|
-
|
9.600
|
Support
to National Seed Centre, MoAF
|
15.000
|
-
|
15.000
|
Commission
on sale of Agriculture Inputs in Dzongkhags
|
10.950
|
-
|
10.950
|
Support
to National Sports Federation (Bhutan Olympic Committee)
|
75.000
|
-
|
75.000
|
Support
to Bhutan Indegenous Games & Sports Association
|
-
|
2.800
|
2.800
|
Int.
Subsidy to NHDCL for construction of new housing colony at Phuentsholing
|
-
|
50.000
|
50.000
|
Support
to Green Bhutan Limited
|
-
|
50.000
|
50.000
|
Support
to Menjong Sorig Pharmaceuticals
|
-
|
50.000
|
50.000
|
Support
to Royal Bhutan Lottery Ltd
|
-
|
50.000
|
50.000
|
Support
to Farm Machinery Corporation Ltd
|
-
|
50.000
|
50.000
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
1,266.303
|
998.150
|
2,264.453
|
|
|
|
|
D. Net
โ Lending :- To achieve the Rural Electrification (RE)
program by the end of 11th FYP, the Government has availed concessional loans
from bilateral and multilateral development partners. During the FY, Nu.120.766
million will be on-lent to BPCL to continue the RE works.
Total
recoveries from the corporations are estimated at Nu.2,023.546 million. Since
the recoveries are more than on-lending, the net lending is negative
Nu.1,902.780 million.
The
details of the on-lending and recoveries are in the following table.
Net
โ Lending for FY 2016 โ 2017
Nu.
In Millions
|
I.
|
On โ Lending
|
Lender
|
Amount
|
1
|
Rural
Electrification V โ BPC ( RREDP )
|
ADB
|
100.000
|
2
|
Rural
Electrification ( RE = II )
|
JICA
|
20.766
|
|
Total
On โ Lending ( A )
|
120.766
|
|
|
|
|
II.
|
Recoveries โ
External
|
Lender
|
Repayment
|
1
|
THPA
|
GoI
|
1,342.591
|
2
|
BDFC
Loan BHU โ 934/1566/0088-89/512/659
|
ADB/IFAD/KFAED
|
33.214
|
3
|
BPC
โ RE I/II/III (1375/1712/2009/JICA โ P1)
|
ADB/JICA
|
74.280
|
4
|
Green
Power Development Project (2463/2464 โ BHUOCR/ADF)
|
ADB
|
73.920
|
5
|
Basochhu
Hydropower Projects (Upper & Lower Stage)
|
GoA
|
145.325
|
6
|
Rural
Telecommunication โ 1674
|
Denmark
|
44.226
|
7
|
Dagachhu
Hydropower Project
|
Austria
|
276.179
|
|
|
|
|
III
|
Recoveries โ
Domestic
|
1
|
Purchase
of Aircraft for Drukair
|
RGoB
|
33.081
|
|
|
|
|
Total Recoveries (
External + Domestic ) ( B )
|
2,023.546
|
Net Lending ( A- B
)
|
(1,902.780)
|
ยท
Financing
:-
A. External
Borrowing :- The estimated total external borrowing is
Nu.3,567.345 million comprising of project-tied borrowing of Nu.920.745 million
and program borrowing of Nu.2,646.60 million (Nu.1,320 million from the World
Bank for Development Policy Credit and Nu.1,326.60 million from ADB for
Strengthening Economic Management Program II). The project-tied borrowings are
mainly from ADB, World Bank and Japan International Cooperation Association for
developing urban infrastructures, rural electrification, strengthening regional
cooperation for wildlife protection, commercial agriculture and resilient
livelihood enhancement programme and remote rural community development.
External
Borrowings during FY 2016 โ 2017
Nu.
In Millions
|
S. No.
|
On โ Lending
|
Program Borrowing
|
ProjectโTied Borrowing
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
Asian
Development Bank
|
1,326.600
|
322.790
|
1,649.390
|
2
|
World
Bank
|
1,320.000
|
475.799
|
1,795.799
|
3
|
IFAD
|
|
110.390
|
110.390
|
4
|
Japan
International Cooperation Agency
|
|
20.766
|
20.766
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
2,646.600
|
920.745
|
3,567.345
|
ยท
Public
Debt Stock :-
A. External
Debt Stock :-
Based
on the planned disbursements for the ongoing projects and anticipated new
loans, the external debt stock is estimated to be Nu.164,253.438 million by the
end of FY 2016-17. This is about 104.2% of the estimated GDP.
The
external debt stock is expected to grow by 14.9% on account of disbursement for
ongoing hydropower projects (Puna I, Puna II, Mangdechhu, Nikachhu and
Kholongchhu).
Of
the total external debt stock, Nu.130,045.678 million is on account of
hydropower projects. Since these projects are considered to be commercially
viable, they could service their debt through export of their own proceeds. The
non-hydropower loans, which is 21.7% of the estimated GDP is borrowed from
multilateral financial institutions and bilateral countries at concessionary
terms.
B. Domestic
Debt Stock :-
The
domestic debt stock is estimated to be Nu.57.344 million by the end of FY on
account of loan availed by the Government from the National Pension and
Provident Fund (NPPF) for the construction of staff quarters of Phuentsholing
hospital.
The
estimated resource gap of Nu.7,631.475 million will be financed through
issuance of Treasury bills of various maturities and longer term bonds to
promote debt and capital market.
C. Debt
Servicing :-
The
total debt services for the FY 2016-17 is Nu.8,236.420 million of which
Nu.4,815.416 million is through the budget.
The
principal repayment through the budget is Nu.2,823.098 million of which
Nu.2,813.904 million is on account of external loans and Nu.9.194 million is
for domestic loans.
The
interest payment through budget during the FY is estimated to be Nu.1,992.318
million of which Nu.1,887.338 million is on account of external loans and
Nu.104.980 million is for domestic loan. The interest payment for GoI
hydropower loans is estimated to be Nu.1,243.714 million which constitute about
62.4% of the total interest payment through budget.
The
total debt service ratio for the FY 2016-17 is estimated at 16.3% and is
expected to improve over the period at the end of FY owing to expected increase
in exports. Similarly, the debt service ratio through budget for the FY is
estimated at 9.4%.
Statement
of Debt Service through Budget for the FY 2016 โ 2017
Nu.
In Millions
|
S. No.
|
Lender
|
Interest
|
Principal
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
ADB
|
245.746
|
581.244
|
826.990
|
2
|
World
Bank ( IDA )
|
157.692
|
167.687
|
325.379
|
3
|
IFAD
|
21.613
|
79.350
|
100.963
|
4
|
Government
of Austria
|
215.070
|
550.241
|
765.311
|
5
|
Government
of Denmark
|
-
|
52.119
|
52.119
|
6
|
JICA
|
3.503
|
40.671
|
44.174
|
7
|
GoI
|
1,243.714
|
1,342.592
|
2,586.306
|
|
Sub Total (
External )
|
1.887.338
|
2,813.904
|
4,701.242
|
|
|
|
|
|
8
|
NPPF
(Staff Quarter of Pโling Hospital)
|
4.980
|
9.941
|
14.174
|
9
|
Interest
on Ways & Means Advances & T-Bills
|
100.000
|
-
|
100.000
|
|
Sub โ Total (
Domestic )
|
104.980
|
9.941
|
441.174
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
1,992.318
|
2,823.098
|
4,815.416
|
The total allocation
including lending and repayment is Nu.54,828.228 million, of which the current
expenditure is 46%, capital expenditure is 48%, lending is 1% and repayment 5%
as indicated in the table below.
Expenditure
Classification
Expenditure on
|
Amount
|
Per %
|
Current
|
25,387.04
|
46
%
|
Capital
|
26,497.330
|
48
%
|
Lending
|
120.766
|
1
%
|
Re
โ Payment
|
2,823.098
|
5%
|
ยท
Sector
Allocation :-
Sector Allocation for the FY 2016 โ 2017
Sectors
|
Current
|
Capital
|
Total
|
Per %
|
Social Services
|
9,987.348
|
5,442.730
|
15,430.078
|
28%
|
Health
|
2,885.194
|
1,620.602
|
4,505.796
|
8%
|
Education
|
7,102.154
|
3,822.128
|
10,924.282
|
20%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Economic &
Public Services
|
4,691.063
|
14,281.959
|
18,973.022
|
35%
|
Renewable
Natural Resources (RNR)
|
2,502.023
|
4,102.768
|
6,604.791
|
12%
|
Mining
& Manufacturing Industries
|
414.015
|
821.133
|
1,235.148
|
2%
|
Roads
|
504.029
|
5,313.663
|
5,817.692
|
11%
|
Urban
Development, housing & Public Amnities
|
586.052
|
2,927.867
|
3,513.919
|
6%
|
Communications
|
596.712
|
786.094
|
1,382.806
|
3%
|
Energy
|
88.232
|
330.434
|
418.666
|
1%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Religion &
Cultural Services
|
799.682
|
1,531.082
|
2,330.764
|
4%
|
Law & Order
Services
|
1,890.185
|
565.520
|
2,455.705
|
4%
|
Gneral Public
Services
|
6,026.438
|
4,676.039
|
10,702.477
|
20%
|
National Debt
Services
|
1,992.318
|
2,943.864
|
4,936.182
|
9%
|
Repayment
|
1,992.318
|
2,823.098
|
4,815.416
|
9%
|
Lending
|
-
|
120.766
|
120.766
|
0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
25,387.034
|
29,441.194
|
54,828.228
|
100%
|
A.
Health
Sector :-
The
government accords priority in providing equitable and free health care
services including referral outside. The sector is being confronted with varied
challenges related to rising health care expenditure due to changing lifestyle
and disease pattern, shortage of human resources and new health technologies.
Therefore, Nu.4,505.796 million is allocated to address these challenges and
towards achieving the sectorโs objectives.
In
order to create better health infrastructure for improved access to health
facilities and providing better services, budget provision of Nu.393.448
million has been made for construction of Haa district hospital (20 beds),
Gelephu central regional referral hospital (150 beds), Tsirang district
hospital (20 beds), Dewathang hospital (40 beds), Gyaltsuen Jetsuen Pema Mother
and Child Hospital (150 beds) and additional wing at JDWNRH. Further, a sum of
Nu.11.500 million is allocated for epidural labour analgesia services.
A
sum of Nu.81.25 million is allocated for procurement of ambulances,
strengthening health help centre and for safe and quality health technologies.
As the availability of adequate and skilled human resources is imperative for
providing quality service, Nu.310.050 million is allocated for capacity
building. Health programs are also being implemented to combat both
communicable and non-communicable diseases for which Nu.160.931 million is
allocated.
In
order to continue providing indigenous health services, Nu.13.316 million is
budgeted. A new Local Healing and Spiritual Heath Division has been created
under Department of Traditional Medicine (MoH) for treating mental health, local
healing practices, spiritual health, spa and wellness services.
For
providing continued primary health care services and uninterrupted supply of
drugs and equipment, Nu.466.800 million is allocated for purchase of drugs/
non-drugs/reagents, Nu.202 million for referral of patients outside, Nu.141.860
million for procurement of medical equipment and its spare parts and
accessories. Promoting access to safe, clean and convenient drinking water is
one of the priorities of the Government. A sum of Nu.388.120 million is
provided in various Dzongkhags and Gewogs for construction and maintenance of
RWSS and water source protection. Further, to ensure that this basic service is
accessible by all the people, the RWSS status and activities is closely
monitored and evaluated by the Ministry of Health.
Of
the total health sector allocation, Nu.1,489.967 million is allocated under
Dzongkhags and Gewogs for implementing various health related programs and
activities.
Major Activities in the Health Sector
S. No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding Source
|
1
|
To
improve HR administration & Management
|
Specialization
courses for doctors nurses and technologists
|
10.000
|
RGoB
|
Continuation
of long term HRD programs for doctors, nurses and technologists
|
64.760
|
RGoB
|
Implementation
of Health Human Resource Masterplan
|
14.280
|
WHO
|
2
|
To
provide efficient & effective direction & operational service
|
Construction
of traditional medicine units at Mongar
|
13.951
|
RGoB
|
3
|
To
improve access to equitable and quality curative & palliative healthcare
services.
|
Procurement
of ambulances
|
9.000
|
RGoB
|
4
|
To
reduce morbidity and mortality due to communicable diseases
|
HIV/AIDS
control activities
|
15.576
|
GFATM
|
5
|
To
improve functionality of medical equipment in health facilities
|
Procurement
of spare parts/ accessories of medical equipment
|
10.000
|
RGoB
|
6
|
To
consolidate and expand health infrastructure and services
|
Procurement
of medical equipment
|
60.000
|
RGoB
|
Construction
of 20 Bedded Districts Hospital, Haa
|
50.000
|
RGoB
|
Construction
of 150 Bedded Central Regional Referral Hospital, Gelephu
|
100.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of 20 Bedded District Hospital, Tsirang
|
88.448
|
GoI
|
Construction
of 40 Bedded District Hospital, Dewathang, Samdrup Jongkhar
|
50.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of 150 Bedded Gyaltsuen Jetsuen Pema Mother and Child Hospital, Thimphu
|
70.000
|
GoI
|
7
|
To
develop eco-friendly and resilient infrastructure
|
Construction
of secretariat office, KGUMSB
|
32.280
|
GoI
|
Construction
of post graduate hostel, KGUMSB
|
12.280
|
GoI
|
8
|
To
strengthen Diagnostic and Curative Health Care Services
|
Epidural
Labor Analgesia
|
11.500
|
RGoB
|
Procurement
of medical equipment, JDWNRH
|
59.600
|
RGoB
|
9
|
To
improve access to health care facilities
|
Construction
of additional Hospital Wing, JDWNRH
|
35.000
|
RGoB
|
Retrofitting
ramp and car Parking
|
15.000
|
RGoB
|
10
|
To
improve health facilities of the communities
|
Construction
of Dangdung BHU I, Trongsa (ongoing)
|
20.600
|
GoI
|
B.
Education
Sector :-
In view of the importance of
quality of education and in line with the Bhutan Education Blueprint 2014-2024,
Nu.10,924.282 million is allocated to bring reforms to enhance access and
quality of education.
As part of the school reform
programme, 24 central schools were established in 2015 and 27 in 2016 and a
provision for another eight central schools is earmarked to be established in
2017 academic year. A sum of Nu.1,623.18 million is allocated for operation and
maintenance of central schools and Nu.1,352.659 million for development of
additional infrastructures and facilities. Of the total allocation for
infrastructure development, Nu.661.569 million is budgeted under Dzongkhag
Education Sector.
Enhancing quality of
education emanates from a set of good faculties and facilities in all
educational institutes. As such Nu.116.848 million has been allocated for
professional development of teachers in schools and Nu.22 million and Nu.10.820
million for faculty development of Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) and Royal
Institute of Management (RIM) respectively.
In addition, Nu.30 million
is provided for setting up of computer laboratories for introduction of IT
courses in schools where it has not been initiated yet. RUB is also allocated
with Nu.437.872 million to improve infrastructure and other facilities in all
the colleges. Further, Nu.23 million is earmarked to initiate preparatory works
for establishment of three colleges in Mongar, Trashigang and Trashi Yangtse.
In order to provide
opportunities to pursue higher studies, a sum of Nu.1,006.471 million is
allocated for various scholarships both within and outside the country and
Nu.25.8 million for assistance to privately enrolled medical students. Further,
Nu.37.620 million is allocated for providing interest free education loans to
economically disadvantaged students to pursue higher studies. To improve the
facilities and access to education for differently abled students, about Nu.24
million is allocated for infrastructure development and training. Moreover,
Nu.43.651 million is allocated to strengthen Early Childhood Care and Development
(ECCD), Nu.82.189 million for Non-Formal Education (NFE) programme.
Improving quality and
maintaining relevance of curriculum is imperative in the education sector. The
Royal Education Council is allocated with Nu.37.155 million to develop curriculum/text
books, conduct seminars/workshops, review, selection and approvals of teaching
and learning material.
Of the total allocation for
this sector, Nu.6,373.264 million is budgeted under Dzongkhag Education Sector.
Major
Activities in Education Sector
Nu.
in millions
|
S.
No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding
Source
|
1
|
To
improve access and sustainability of higher education
|
Student
Loan Scheme for tertiary education
|
37.620
|
GoI
|
Scholarship
programs for undergraduates/ cultural studies/ medical students
|
369.246
|
GoI/RGoB
|
Construction
and development of infrastructures for Central Schools
|
1,352.659
|
GoI/RGoB
|
Infrastructure
development at Autsho MSS (Lhuentse), Martshala PS/MSS (Samdrup Jongkhar),
Norbugang MSS (Samtse), Gelephu MSS, Motithang HSS, Zilnon Namgayling PS
(Thimphu) and Tsirang Toed MSS
|
300.390
|
GoI
|
2
|
To
improve access and sustainability of education
|
Establishment
of 23 new community ECCD centres with water sanitation and hygiene facilities
|
29.900
|
UNICEF
|
3
|
To
improve relevance and quality of education
|
Training
of teachers at Paro and Samtse College of Education
|
40.917
|
RGoB
|
Professional
development of teachers
|
116.848
|
RGoB
|
Setting
up of computer labs for schools
|
30.000
|
RGoB
|
Winter
Youth Engagement Programme for girls
|
5.730
|
RGoB
|
Study
visit/ faculty development for RUB
|
10.000
|
RGoB
|
Development
of IT Based Management System for Royal University of Bhutan
|
17.300
|
GoI
|
Construction
of academic block and other infrastructures at Sherubtse College
|
117.500
|
GoI
|
4
|
To
enhance quality and relevance of tertiary education
|
Construction
of 48 capacity selfcatering hostel (4 blocks), ILCS, Trongsa
|
50.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of library building, CST, Phuentsholing
|
11.000
|
GoI
|
Procurement
of equipment for Master in Renewable Energy Programme, CST Phuentsholing
|
15.000
|
RGOB
|
5
|
To
enhance access to tertiary education
|
Construction
and development of infrastructures at College of Natural Resources, Lobesa
|
73.100
|
GoI
|
Major
re-modelling of ECCD Centre at Rimpung campus, Paro
|
15.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of library building and Human Development Centre, Gedu College of Business
Studies
|
16.900
|
GOI
|
Construction
and development of infrastructures at Jigme Namgyel Polytechnic, Dewathang
|
80.000
|
GOI
|
Establishment
of three colleges in Trashigang, Mongar and Trashi Yangtse
|
23.000
|
RGOB
|
6
|
Ensure
relevance and quality of Masters/Post Graduate/Diploma Programmes
|
Twinning
arrangement and networking, RIM
|
13.801
|
AusAid
|
PhD.
Program for RIM faculties
|
9.630
|
AusAid
|
7
|
Thromde
Education
|
Development
of additional facilities at Changangkha MSS
|
16.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of class room/ administrative block and other facilities at Phuentsholing MSS
|
23.760
|
GoI
|
Construction
of integrated building of 8 units classroom / Adm. block, MPH at Dewathang PS
|
35.610
|
GoI
|
8
|
To
enhance adult literacy and primary enrollment with higher learning outcomes
|
Expansion
of school infrastructure initiated at Samtse LSS
|
20.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of two block 64 bedded girls & boys hostel at Sherubgatshel LSS
|
17.170
|
RGOB
|
2
nos. of 120 bedded hostel with warden/matron and toilets at Lhamoizingkha MSS
|
15.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of additional facilities at Kabesa MSS and site development
|
18.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of 96 bedded hostel for girls at Bidung LSS
|
12.360
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of MPH at Trashi Yangtse LSS
|
10.753
|
RGOB
|
C.
Renewable
Natural Resources ( RNR ) Sector :-
The sector is allocated
Nu.6,604.791 million towards achieving sustainable social and economic
well-being through enhancement of access to food and natural resources.
Therefore, the sector continues to focus on sustainable agriculture and
livestock practices and production, conservation and management of forest
resources and biodiversity.
To enhance crop production
and ensure markets for RNR products, the government is making efforts to
improve agriculture infrastructure. Therefore, Nu.433.806 million is allocated
for development and improvement of irrigation channels, Nu.1,260.873 million
for construction and rehabilitation of farm roads and Nu.47.500 million for
establishment of farm shops in Dzongkhags and Gewogs and cold storage at
Nganglam. In addition, Nu.50.356 million is allocated to strengthen FCBL for
value chain development and marketing.
Nu.12 million is also
allocated to continue the works on development of Royal Agriculture and
Research Development Centre which will serve as a forum for demonstration of
improved crop production system and promote farming as an occupation. Further,
Nu.50 million is allocated for continuing the works on development of
Phuentshothang Agriculture Rehabilitation Project. This project is expected to
substitute import of rice. To enhance the agriculture productivity, the
Government distributed 252 powertillers to the Gewogs as of May, 2016.
On the livestock front, the
sector seeks to enhance self-sufficiency of livestock products through various
on-going initiatives. Since the progress of Livestock Project is on track,
Nu.241.262 million has been allocated for the sector. Besides, the sector also
undertakes various Commodity Development Programs for which Nu.113.072 million
is allocated. For providing effective livestock support services, Nu.21.350
million is also allocated for completing the on-going construction and
establishment of National Animal Hospital at Thimphu and Nu.34.300 million for
procurement and distribution of veterinary medicines, vaccines and equipment.
With regard to promotion of
sustainable management and conservation of natural resources and biodiversity,
Nu.75.916 million is earmarked for implementing projects on REDD+ (reduce
emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) strategy to reduce carbon
emission through sustainable forest management. In addition, the sector is also
allocated Nu.47.690 million for plantations to increase the areas under
afforestation and reforestation.
For enhancing national
bio-security and bio-safety, Nu.27.200 million is allocated for ongoing
construction of BAFRA office in Trashigang, bio-security office in
Phuentsholing, quarantine station in Nganglam and procurement of incinerators
Of the total allocation for
the sector, Nu.2,886.799 million is allocated under Dzongkhag RNR sector mainly
for the construction and maintenance of farm roads, irrigation channels, RNR
centres, livestock and forestry development programmes.
Major
Activities of RNR Sector
Nu.
in millions
|
S.
No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding
Source
|
1
|
To
increase field crop production for enhancing cereal self sufficiency
|
Development
of Agriculture Research Development Centre, Chimipang, Lobesa
|
12.000
|
FGOB
|
Phuentshothang
Agriculture Rehabilitation Project
|
50.000
|
RGOB
|
2
|
To
increase field and horticulture crop production for enhancing nutrition and
income
|
Support
to National Seed Centre, Paro
|
23.000
|
RGOB
|
3
|
To
have improved and functional agriculture infrastructure in place
|
Construction
of irrigation schemes
|
104.248
|
GOI
|
Rural
accessibility for Samtse and Trongsa Dzongkhags
|
81.900
|
IDA
|
Rehabilitation
of irrigation schemes in Chhukha, Haa, Dagana, Samtse and Trongsa
|
60.572
|
IDA
|
4
|
To
increase horticultural crop production for enhancing nutrition and income
|
Support
commercialization of vegetable production in potential areas
|
4.100
|
GOI
|
5
|
To
enhance food and nutrition security
|
Livestock
Projects
|
241.262
|
RGOB
|
To
promote breed improvement
|
To
promote green livestock farming practices to adapt and mitigate climate
change
|
6
|
To
enhance production efficiency and livestock service delivery
|
Construction
and Establishment of National Animal Hospital, Thimphu
|
21.350
|
GoI
|
Commodity
Support Programme for Dairy Development
|
32.319
|
GoI
|
Commodity
Support Programme for Feed and Fodder Development
|
9.850
|
GoI
|
Commodity
Support Programme for Piggery Development
|
19.800
|
GoI
|
Commodity
Support Programme for Poultry Development
|
13.530
|
GoI
|
Commodity
Support Programme for Riverine and Lake Fisheries Development
|
7.895
|
GoI
|
Commodity
Support Programme for Aquaculture Development
|
13.137
|
GoI
|
Commodity
Support Programme for Horse and Sheep Development
|
8.080
|
GoI
|
Commodity
Support Programme for Bee Development
|
6.000
|
GoI
|
Commodity
Support Programme for Goat Development
|
5.280
|
GoI
|
Livestock
Support Programme for Animal Health
|
7.648
|
GoI
|
Procurement
and distribution of veterinary medicines , vaccines and equipment
|
34.300
|
RGoB
|
7
|
To
enhance food and nutrition security
|
Construction
of animal sheds for upscaling of brown Swiss and goat farming
|
15.000
|
GOI
|
8
|
To
ensure water security and ecosystem services through development of effective
IWM practices in selected watersheds
|
National
REDD+ Strategy
|
54.090
|
W/Bank
|
9
|
To
provide effective and efficient direction and operational services
|
Construction
of BAFRA office in Trashigang (ongoing)
|
6.000
|
RGOB
|
10
|
To
enhance National Bio security and Bio safety
|
Construction
of Quarantine Station in Nganglam (ongoing)
|
10.000
|
GOI
|
Construction
of Bio-Security Office in Phuenstholing (ongoing)
|
6.000
|
GOI
|
Procurement
of 2 units incinerators for quarantine stations
|
5.200
|
GOI
|
11
|
To
increase markets for RNR produce/products
|
Construction
and Renovation of farm shops
|
15.000
|
GOI
|
Supply
of equipment of farm shops
|
17.500
|
EU
โ TCP
|
Strengthening
FCBL for value chain development and marketing
|
50.356
|
IFAD
|
12
|
To
increase marketing and service delivery infrastructure
|
Construction
and establishment of cold storage at Nganglam
|
15.000
|
EURCO
|
D.
Mining
& Manufacturing Industries :-
This is the sector where the
government could enhance and develop export, diversify and expand the economy
by promoting cottage and small industries, and entrepreneurship. As such a sum
of Nu.1,235.148 million is allocated to support the sector.
The effort to develop
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will be continued to enhance economic expansion
and diversification and Nu.382.831 million is allocated for ongoing SEZ works
at Jigmeling (Sarpang), Dhamdum (Samtse), Motanga (Samdrup Jongkhar) and
Bondeyma (Mongar).
To support trade
facilitation, Nu.80.367 million is allocated for ongoing developmental works
for mini-dry port at Phuentsholing and Nu.26.162 million for marketing,
exhibition, Brand Bhutan, etc.
For the development and
promotion of cottage and small industries, a sum of Nu.60 million is allocated
for the construction of indigenous Craft Bazar, Nu.4.500 million for capacity
building of potential entrepreneurs and Nu.2.500 million for Rural Enterprise
Development Scheme. Also, Nu.22.900 million is allocated for the construction
of business incubation center to create an enabling environment for the
entrepreneurs.
Under Geology and Mines, Nu.33.548
million is allocated for geological mapping of mineral exploration and mineral
development in sustainable and environment friendly manner and Nu.10.121
million for mitigating risks associated with Glacial Lake Outburst Flood.
Major
Activities in Mining & Manufacturing Industries
Nu.
in millions
|
S.
No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding
Source
|
1
|
To
enhance export
|
Implement
Enhanced Integrated Framework Tier I & II Project
|
16.420
|
EIS
โ Geneva
|
Development
of mini-dry port in Phuentsholing
|
15.000
|
RGOB
|
65.367
|
ADB
|
2
|
Seamless
availability of quality POL products
|
Relocation
of fuel depot from Dechencholing to Thinchupangkha, Paro
|
50.700
|
GOI
|
3
|
To
enhance economic expansion and diversification
|
Development
of SEZ, Bondeyma, Mongar
|
73.431
|
GOI
|
Development
of SEZ, Motanga, S/Jongkhar
|
35.830
|
RGOB
|
Development
of SEZ, Jigmeling, Sarpang
|
111.540
|
GOI
|
Development
of SEZ, Dhamdum, Samtse
|
162.030
|
GOI
|
4
|
To
develop cottage and small industries in Bhutan
|
Promotion
& development of indigenous crafts
|
60.000
|
GOI
|
5
|
To
enhance human capital and develop culture of entrepreneurship
|
Construction
of business incubation center
|
22.900
|
GOI
|
E.
Tourism
:-
Tourism is one of the
important sectors which generates revenue, employment and earns convertible currency.
Nu.113.390 million is allocated for development of tourism infrastructures and
public service delivery to promote Bhutan as an exclusive and year-round
tourist destination.
To address the tourism
related impacts, it is important to have standards put in place that can ensure
sustainability of the industry. Therefore, Nu.1.950 million is allocated for
development of โBhutan Tourism Monitorโ and Nu.0.855 million for carrying out
tourism related research.
Nu.10 million is also
allocated for construction of roadside amenities, development and maintenance
of trekking routes, campsites and trail bridges.
In order to promote Bhutan
as an exclusive travel destination in international markets, Nu.25.514 million
is allocated for organizing road shows, participation in travel fairs and
development of online promotional programmes.
Major
Activities in the Tourism Sector
Nu.
in millions
|
S.
No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding
Source
|
1
|
To
develop and implement sustainability standards.
|
Development
of Bhutan tourism monitor
|
1.950
|
RGOB
|
Tourism
related research
|
0.855
|
RGOB
|
2
|
To
develop and upgrade tourism infrastructure.
|
Facilitate
development and promotion of tourism in Dagana and Tsirang
|
0.500
|
RGOB
|
Construction/renovation
of trail bridges, restrooms and tracks.
|
3.450
|
RGOB
|
Development
of roadside amenities
|
6.550
|
RGOB
|
Development
of new homestays/ farm stays
|
0.500
|
RGOB
|
3
|
To
promote Bhutan as an exclusive travel destination
|
Promotional
films & souvenirs
|
1.800
|
RGOB
|
Sales
promotion
|
14.064
|
RGOB
|
Print
and TV Media familiarization promotion
|
1.100
|
RGOB
|
Targeted
source market promotion
|
6.300
|
RGOB
|
Joint
marketing with tour operators
|
1.000
|
RGOB
|
Website
upgradation
|
1.000
|
RGOB
|
4
|
To
enhance effectiveness and efficiency of Public service delivery
|
Conduct
tourism & hospitality related training
|
3.500
|
RGOB
|
F.
Vocational
Training & Employment :-
The Government has been
taking various initiatives to provide gainful employment to all Bhutanese
jobseekers. In order to support the initiative of achieving optimal employment,
Nu.364.251 million is allocated for the sector.
Nu.166.782 million is
allocated for enhancing quality and diversification of Technical and Vocational
Education Training which is one of the major initiatives undertaken by the
sector.
A sum of Nu.10.76 million is
allocated to encourage youth to undertake entrepreneurship as a preferred
career option and Nu.82.481 million to execute Guaranteed Employment and
Overseas Program. Further, Nu.80 million is also provided for youth employment
skills and development of human resources in private sector.
Major
Training in Vocational Training & Employment
Nu.
in millions
|
S.
No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding
Source
|
1
|
To
enhance synergy of HRD plans and policies across all HRD agencies and to
develop relevant HR supply in the critical sectors
|
Skills
for employment and entrepreneur development
|
50.000
|
GoI
|
Youth
employment skills & guaranteed service program
|
20.000
|
GoI
|
Private
sector human resource development program
|
10.000
|
GoI
|
2
|
To
diversify TVET courses
|
Construction
of additional infrastructure for Jigme Wangchuck Power Training Institute
(JWPTI)
|
20.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
and improvement of internal road for JWPTI
|
11.020
|
GoI
|
Procure
and installation of machineries, equipment and tools in the workshops
|
30.000
|
GoI
|
Consultancy
for drawing and design for additional infrastructure for JWPTI
|
5.000
|
GoI
|
3
|
To
enhance employability and placement of registered jobseekers
|
Employment
guaranteed program and retain youth in rural areas
|
60.000
|
GoI
|
Implement
overseas employment program
|
22.481
|
GoI
|
4
|
To
enhance school to work transition Program
|
University
graduates internship programme
|
7.400
|
RGoB
|
Pre-employment
engagement programme
|
8.000
|
RGoB
|
G.
Roads
Sector :-
A sum of Nu.5,817.692
million is allocated for the road sector towards enhancing road connectivity,
ensuring reliability and commuterโs safety through double-laning of Northern
East-west highway, maintaining national highways, Dzongkhag roads, Gewog
Connectivity (GC) roads and bridges across the country.
To promote balanced economic
development, Nu.1,470 million is allocated for double-laning of Northern
East-West Highway and it is expected to be completed by December 2017. Also,
Nu.1,157.046 million is allocated for ongoing constructions of
Gyalpoishing-Nganglam, Gomphu-Panbang, Mamung-Digala, DalbariโDagapela (Dagana)
and Haa-Samtse, Samtse-Phuentsholing, Pasakha access road and Refe-Khosala highways.
Nu.268.875 million is
allocated for continuation of construction of GC roads, permanent works and
bridges. In addition, Nu.1,261.182 million is allocated for blacktopping of 77
GC roads including 32 which are ongoing.
Regular maintenance of roads
and bridges are carried out annually for which Nu.310.121 million is allocated.
Major
Activities in the Road Sector
Nu.
in millions
|
S.
No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding
Source
|
1
|
To
double lane Northern East West Highway
|
Upgradation
of Northern East West Highway a. Semtokha - Nangar - Nu 1,220 b. Lingmithang
- Yadi - Nu 250
|
1,470.000
|
GoI
|
2
|
To
blacktop GC roads
|
Blacktopping
of GC roads
|
1,261.182
|
GoI
|
3
|
To
develop and maintain National Highways, Dzongkhag Roads, Hydropower Project
Roads & GC roads.
|
Construction/permanent
works for GC roads
|
164.726
|
RGOB/GOI
|
Monsoon
restoration works
|
150.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of Pasakha access road (1.2km) (ongoing)
|
185.000
|
RGOB/ADB
|
Construction
of Phuentsholing town bypass road
|
55.609
|
RGOB/ADB
|
Construction
of Dalbari-Dagapela road (ongoing)
|
320.000
|
RGOB/The
Netherlands
|
Construction
of Reffe-Khosela bypass road (ongoing)
|
78.784
|
GOI
|
Construction
of ShingkharGorgan road
|
30.000
|
RGOB
|
Base
course & bitumen sealing of Punakha-Trashithang road
|
35.000
|
RGOB
|
Base
course & bitumen sealing of Trashithang-Gasa road
|
35.000
|
RGOB
|
Resurfacing
of Serpang-Yonkola road
|
30.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of Gyalposhing - Nganglam highway (ongoing)
|
213.262
|
GOI
|
Pavement
strengthening of road from Linzin to Tsenkhari, Nganglam (ongoing)
|
50.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of Haa-Samtse road
|
200.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of permanent works, blacktopping and Mangdichhu bridge
|
90.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of Mamung-Digala road (ongoing)
|
30.000
|
GoI
|
Permanent
works/blacktopping of Samtse-Phuentsholing highway (ongoing)
|
40.000
|
RgoB
|
4
|
To
construct, replace and maintain bridges in the country
|
Construction
of Getena GC road
|
39.840
|
GoI
|
Construction
of Yurmo bridge on Refee-Khoshila bypass road (ongoing)
|
15.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of Pachu bridge (56 mtrs) (ongoing)
|
20.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of Amochhu bridge (ongoing)
|
35.000
|
RgoB
|
Construction
of Taklai bailey bridge
|
25.000
|
RgoB
|
Construction
of Thotneykhola bridge, Chhuzom, Sarpang
|
15.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of bailey bridge at Sistykhola on Singye GC road
|
15.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of bailey bridge at Yudhiri on Radhi-Phongmey GC road
|
21.225
|
GoI
|
Construction
of Duesamri bailey bridge, Serthi
|
11.500
|
GoI
|
H.
Urban
Development, Housing & Public Amenities Sector :-
For developing sustainable
urban plans and urban amenities, a sum of Nu.3,513.919 million is allocated.
The allocation includes Nu.29.9 million to initiate preparatory works for
Yenglag Thromdes and Nu.6 million to carry out studies and research to develop
appropriate housing framework, creating enabling environment for
well-functioning housing market, enhance access to affordable housing and home
ownership.
The ongoing major activities
include Langjophakha Local Area Plan (LAP), Taba LAP, central water supply
scheme and construction of waste water treatment plant at Babesa, urban
infrastructure development of Bumthang, Kanglung, Nganglam, Phuentsholing,
Samdrup Jongkhar, Pema Gatshel, Mongar, Tsirang and Samtse for which Nu.814.530
million is allocated.
National Housing and
Development Corporation Limited is allocated Nu.65 million in the form of
interest subsidy for construction of housing colony at Phuentsholing and
maintenance of Government quarters.
Major
Activities in Urban Development, Housing & Public Amenities
Nu.
in millions
|
S.
No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding
Source
|
1
|
To
provide effective and efficient direction and operational services
|
Conduct
customer service & care, accounting, revenue and asset management system
and property valuation for revenue assets
|
13.000
|
World
Bank
|
Digitization
of database and asset register for Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar thromdes
|
15.000
|
IDA
|
2
|
To
build capacity of all technical personnel at both central and local
government
|
Accounting
and re-engineering business processes
|
16.000
|
IDA
|
3
|
To
ensure access to potable water supply and sustainable sanitation facilities
in all Thromdes & Dzongkhag Throms
|
Langjophakha
LAP and sewer treatment plant
|
62.950
|
World
Bank
|
Infrastructure
development in lower Taba, Package V
|
40.000
|
IDA
|
Construction
of intake, main transmission from Dodena, Package VI (ongoing)
|
40.000
|
IDA
|
Construction
of water treatment plant and sewer treatment plant
|
35.000
|
IDA
|
Implementation
of recommended technical option for Paro water supply
|
30.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of service reservoirs and distribution networks for Mongar
|
20.000
|
GoI
|
Installation
of compact water treatment plant for Mongar
|
30.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of recommended technical option for Phuentsholing water supply
|
30.000
|
GoI
|
Construction
of Bathpalathang bypass road
|
33.770
|
GoI
|
Construction
of double lane RRC bridge, Chamkhar
|
25.000
|
GoI
|
Water
supply scheme at Kanglung
|
24.380
|
GoI
|
Water
supply scheme at Nganglam
|
20.580
|
GoI
|
Construction
of waste water treatment plant at Babesa
|
300.000
|
RGOB/ADB
|
Construction
of approach road & 46m PC girder bridge
|
62.100
|
RGOB/ADB
|
Rehabilitation
of water supply for Samdrup Jongkhar thromde
|
12.810
|
RGOB/ADB
|
4
|
To
develop and promote new construction technologies to reduce and prevent natural
disaster impact
|
Improving
resilience to seismic risk & consultancy (component B)
|
11.293
|
World
Bank
|
5
|
To
provide effective and efficient engineering services and technical
backstopping in all infrastructure development
|
Construction
of integrated check post at Bumpagang and Rinchending
|
200.000
|
RGOB
|
6
|
To
facilitate preparation of human settlement plans and development of
geodatabase
|
Geotechnical
studies & topographic survey
|
14.000
|
RGOB
|
Preparation
of city development plan and local area plan
|
9.000
|
World
Bank
|
Preparatory
works for Yenlag Thromdes
|
29.900
|
RGOB
|
7
|
To
promote planning principles & effective implementation of development
controls
|
Development
and implementation of human settlement strategy
|
10.000
|
IDA
|
I.
Communication
Sector :-
Nu.1,382.806 million is
allocated for maintaining a well-developed communication network and good
transportation facilities which is an integral part of socio-economic
development.
The air transport continues
to receive substantial allocation under the sector to enhance safe and reliable
air transport services. For this, Nu.70 million is earmarked for re-shaping of
obstructing hills, construction of access road and car park at Yonphula
Domestic Airport, Nu.99 million for construction of parallel taxiway at Paro
International Airport, Nu.25.2 million for construction of terminal building at
Bumthang Domestic Airport and Nu.10 million for construction of security
quarters at Gelephu Domestic Airport.
To improve access to
reliable and affordable ICT services, Nu.59.5 million is kept to revamp Thimphu
Wide Area Network and extension to Dungkhags and Gewogs, Nu.13.53 million for
Online Collaborative Suite Project and Nu.21.43 million for G2G project.
Further, Nu.23.847 million
is allocated to support professionalization of media personnel and industry
through public awareness, trainings/seminars/ workshops and media impact study.
Major
Activities in the Communication Sector
Nu.
in millions
|
S.
No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding
Source
|
1
|
Enable
effective and efficient public service delivery
|
Installation
of village network
|
15.700
|
ADB
|
Establishment
of Druk Research and Education Network and connect to Trans Eurasia
Information Network 4
|
11.200
|
ADB
|
2
|
To
initiate and move towards paperless government
|
Online
collaborative suite project (Google Apps)
|
13.530
|
RGOB
|
Automate
G2G
|
21.430
|
GOI
|
3
|
To
improve access to reliable and affordable ICT services
|
Revamp
Thimphu Wide Area Network and extend to Dungkhags and Gewogs
|
59.500
|
RGOB
|
Depreciation,
operation and management cost of National Fibre Optic Network, BPCL
|
47.000
|
RGOB
|
4
|
Increase
safe, reliable and affordable air transport
|
Purchase
of crash fire tender vehicle for Bumthang Domestic Airport
|
30.500
|
RGOB
|
Re-location
and upgradation of substation in Paro International Airport
|
20.000
|
GOI
|
Modification/
upgradation of central heating system, Paro International Airport
|
15.500
|
GOI
|
Construction
of parallel cover drain , Paro International Airport
|
20.700
|
GOI
|
Construction
of parallel taxiway, Paro International Airport
|
99.000
|
GOI
|
Reshaping
of obstructing hills, construction of access road and car parking at Yonphula
Domestic Airport
|
70.000
|
ADB
|
Construction
of terminal building at Bumthang Airport
|
25.200
|
ADB
|
Construction
of security quarters at Gelephu Domestic Airport
|
10.000
|
ADB
|
J.
Energy
Sector :-
A sum of Nu.418.666 million
is allocated to accelerate hydropower development and enhance energy security,
improve access to clean and affordable energy and improve weather & climate
monitoring services.
Preparation of
reconnaissance studies of three projects (Amochhu-I & II and Samechhu) will
be undertaken for which Nu.1.297 million is allocated and Nu.10 million for
human resource development to strengthen the energy sector.
Nu.44.62 million is allocated
for the construction of 132 KV-MotangaPhuentshothang (Bangtar) line (22 KMs)
and Nu.38.48 million for the construction of 132 KV Kanglung-Phuentshothang
line (52 KMs) to strengthen transmission network.
For rural electrification of
Soe and Lingshi Gewogs, a sum of Nu.14 million is allocated and Nu.39 million
to bring off-grid households into on-grid.
To support the initiative to
move towards diversification and promotion of alternate renewable energy,
Nu.8.840 million is allocated for providing fuel efficient stoves in rural
areas and demonstration of biomass energy technologies to the industries.
Further, to develop
effective hydro-meteorological and flood warning services network and database,
Nu.118.105 million is allocated for site development, procurement and
installation of Automatic Weather Stations.
Major
Activities in the Energy Sector
Nu.
in millions
|
S.
No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding
Source
|
1
|
To
accelerate hydropower development and enhance energy security
|
Strengthening
of Energy Sector - Phase IV
|
10.000
|
Norway
|
Construction
of 132Kv MotangaPhuentshothang (Bangtar) Line (22Km) along with associated
works
|
44.620
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of 132Kv KanglungPhuentshothang (Bangtar) Line (52Km) Along With Associated
Works
|
38.480
|
RGOB
|
2
|
Improved
weather & climate monitoring services with good national coverage
|
Site
development work for installation of Automatic Weather Stations and Automatic
Water Level Stations
|
14.300
|
UNDPIPF
|
Procurement
and Installation of Automatic Weather Stations and Automatic Water Level
Station
|
9.805
|
UNDPIPF
|
3
|
To
improve access to clean and affordable energy
|
On-Grid
electrification of 300 off-Grid Households
|
39.000
|
RGOB
|
Rural
electrification of Soe and Lingshi Gewogs
|
14.000
|
RGOB
|
K.
Religion
& Cultural Services :-
In order to preserve and
promote culture through conservation of tangible and intangible cultural
heritage and to support the continuity and development of significant cultural
expression, Nu.2,330.764 million is allocated.
A sum of Nu.128.659 million is
allocated for re-construction of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, Nu.102.415 million for
construction of Pema Gatshel Dzong, Nu.40.792 million for construction of
Sarpang Dzong and Nu.50 million for construction of Drugyel Dzong.
The ongoing renovation and
re-electrification works for Trashigang, Gasa, Trongsa and Paro Rinpung Dzongs
will be continued with Nu.114.941 million. The sector budget also includes
construction and renovation of Lhakhangs and temples that contributes towards
promotion and preservation of tangible cultural heritage sites. A sum of
Nu.150.762 million is allocated for Phajoding Conservation project, renovation
of Paro Ta-Dzong, renovation of Wangdichoeling Palace, restoration of Tango
Monastery and Wangditse Dzong and reconstruction of Chari Monastery.This sector
budget includes Nu.805.290 million allocated in the Dzongkhags and Gewogs.
Major
Activities in the Cultural Services
Nu.
in millions
|
S.
No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding
Source
|
1
|
To
preserve and promote tangible cultural heritage
|
Conservation
of Trashigang, Gasa, Drukgyel Dzong
|
127.941
|
GoI/RgoB
|
Conservation
of Phajoding Monastery
|
50.810
|
GoI/RgoB
|
Renovation
of Wangdichoeling Palace, Bumthang
|
42.233
|
Bhutan
Foundation
|
Restoration
and Reconstruction of Tango Monastery, Wangditse Dzong & Chari Monastery
|
47.740
|
GoI/RgoB
|
Major
renovation of Ta-Dzong, Paro
|
9.979
|
GoI/RgoB
|
Construction
of Sarpang & Pema Gatshel Dzongs
|
143.207
|
GoI/RgoB
|
Re-construction
of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
|
128.659
|
GoI/RGoB
|
Re-construction
of Lhakhang Karpo and Dorikha Lhakhang, Haa
|
32.500
|
RgoB
|
Re-electrification
of Rimpong Dzong
|
12.000
|
RgoB
|
Construction
of access road and other structures at Dhordhenphu Stupa, Gelephu.
|
15.715
|
RgoB
|
Major
Renovation of Khawchung Lhakhang, Lhuentse
|
8.000
|
RgoB
|
Construction
of Lhakhang and other infrastructure at Dorzhong, Lhuentse
|
17.000
|
RgoB
|
Reconstruction
of Dremetse Dzong
|
30.029
|
RgoB
|
Construction
of Dratshang at Nganglam
|
15.735
|
RgoB
|
Re-
Construction of Yongla Gonpa
|
25.042
|
RgoB
|
Construction
of infrastructures at Choekhortse, Kanglung
|
9.270
|
RgoB
|
Construction
of Drasha, Gasa
|
18.000
|
RgoB
|
Major
renovation of Trongsa Dzong
|
15.000
|
MHPA
|
Re-electrification
of Trongsa Dzong
|
7.000
|
RgoB
|
L.
Law
& Order :-
A sum of Nu.2,455.705
million is allocated for Law and Order sector. This includes allocation for
Judiciary, Royal Bhutan Police, Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Law
and Order, Royal Institute of Law and Bhutan National Legal Institute.
Royal Bhutan Police is
allocated with Nu.1,846.804 million for operation and maintenance,
infrastructure and professional development.
The sector allocation also
includes Nu.45.400 million for construction of common check posts at Nganglam,
Samtse and Raidak. The allocation for the Judiciary is presented separately in
the later part of this chapter.
Major
Activities in Law & Order
Nu.
in millions
|
S.
No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding
Source
|
1
|
To
enhance security and safety of the society
|
Construction
of municipality wall at Lhamoizingkha
|
11.903
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of municipality wall at Samtse
|
5.920
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of Common Check post at Nganglam
|
20.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of Common Check post at Samtse.
|
15.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of temporary integrated check post at Raidak bridge
|
10.400
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of residence for Dy. Chief of Police (4 units)
|
14.000
|
RGOB
|
Purchase
and installation of CCTV in Thimphu
|
85.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of 36 Units NonCommissioned Officer (NCO) and Other Ranks Quarters at
Tashigatshel
|
15.999
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of 30 Units NCO and ORS Family Quarter at S/Jongkhar
|
15.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of 18 Units NCO and ORS Family Quarters at Samdrupchholing
|
15.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of 2 Units officer Quarters at Phomshing, Tashigang
|
10.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of 27 Units NCO and ORS family quarters at Phomshing, Tashigang
|
15.000
|
RGOB
|
Infrastructure
development at Jigmeling Training Center
|
75.393
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of 18 units family quarter at Dorokha
|
7.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of prison block at Nungzor, Tashigang
|
18.000
|
RGOB
|
Construction
of 30 units NCO/ORS quarters at Changzamtog
|
13.663
|
GOI
|
M.
General
Public Service :-
This sector includes local
government (civil sector), finance, foreign, constitutional bodies,
immigration, civil registration and some autonomous agencies and commissions
for which a sum of Nu.10,702.477 million is allocated. In order to enhance
efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, accountability and compliance in the
government system, Nu.10.70 million is allocated to the Ministry of Finance for
development of online Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system. This
system is intended to improve and modernize procurement procedures of the
Government leading to competitive prices for goods and services.
Under the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, Nu.100 million is kept for the construction of chancery
building and ambassadorโs residence at Royal Bhutan Embassy (RBE), Bangkok and
Nu.1.500 million for preparatory works for chancery building at RBE, Dhaka.
Also, Nu.36.377 million is allocated to complete the ongoing construction of
staff quarters at RBE, New Delhi.
The third phase of National
Cadastral Re-survey Project is underway for which Nu.37.200 million is
allocated for data correction exercise and resurveying of pending and absentee
cases in all 20 Dzongkhags.
Nu.13.050 million is
allocated for Rural Economy Advancement Programme (REAP) for various income
generating activities in 33 identified villages. The activities include
training, supply of equipment, materials for construction of sheds, market
linkages and transportation. Also, Nu.5.500 million is allocated for targeted
interventions in the poorest households which include improvement of housing,
sanitation and human wild-life conflict management.
Nu.31.051 million is
allocated for ongoing construction and site development of office building for
Department of Civil Registration and Census and Department of Immigration.
Major
Activities under General Public Services
Nu.
in millions
|
S.
No.
|
Objectives
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding
Source
|
1
|
To
improve modernized procurement system of the Government
|
Development
of electronic government procurement system
|
10.700
|
RGOB
|
2
|
To
enhance public service delivery
|
Re-location
of weigh-bridge, RRCO Samdrup Jongkhar
|
3.000
|
RGOB
|
3
|
To
Strengthen the institutional capacity
|
Construction
of Chancery building at Bangkok
|
100.000
|
RGOB
|
Reconstruction
of staff quarter, RBE, Delhi
|
36.377
|
RGOB
|
Renovation
of Government properties, RBE Delhi and RBC Kolkata
|
6.600
|
RGOB
|
4
|
To
strengthen institutional capacity
|
Construction
of office building and site development for DCRC& DoI
|
31.051
|
RGOB
|
5
|
To
formulate and facilitate implementation of targeted poverty reduction
programmes
|
Rural
Economy Advancement Programme
|
20.080
|
RGOB
|
6
|
To
render efficient land administration services
|
National
Cadastral Re-survey Project, NLC
|
37.200
|
RGOB
|
N.
General
Reserves :-
A provision of Nu.2,830
million has been kept as general reserve. The allocation will be transferred to
the agencies on actual basis subject to fulfilling established criteria and
formalities.
The reserve also includes
provision of Nu.300 million for purchase of vehicles to replace for those
eligible to dedicated vehicle as per relevant laws, rules and policies and agencies
involved in crucial service delivery.
Details
of General Reserve
Nu. In Millions
|
Sl. No.
|
Activities
|
Total
|
|
|
|
1
|
New
Appointments / Estabilishment
|
230.000
|
2
|
Transfer
benefits, operations & Maintenance
|
350.000
|
3
|
Hospitality
& Entertainment
|
40.000
|
4
|
Retirement
Benefits
|
200.000
|
5
|
Third
Country Travel
|
40.000
|
6
|
National
Events
|
200.000
|
7
|
Revidion
of Benefits for LG functionaries
|
100.000
|
8
|
Hiring
of Helicopter service
|
50.000
|
9
|
Gewog
utility vehicles operation & Maintenance
|
30.000
|
10
|
Spill-over
& ad โ hoc works
|
350.000
|
11
|
Monsoon
works/other renovations
|
225.000
|
12
|
Acquisition
of properties
|
300.000
|
13
|
Acquisition
of properties โ vehicles
|
300.000
|
14
|
Rehabilitation
Program
|
40.000
|
15
|
New
Construction of Farm Roads
|
100.000
|
16
|
Diaster
Relief Fund
|
225.000
|
17
|
Local
Government Election Service
|
50.000
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
2,830.000
|
O.
Human
Resource Development :-
A total of Nu.1,024.190
million has been allocated for capacity development activities under various
agencies. The details are provided in table below:
Major
Activities for Human Resource Development
Nu. In Millions
|
SL. No.
|
Activities
|
Amount
|
Funding Source
|
1
|
Professionalizing
Civil Service, RCSC
|
140.825
|
GOI
|
2
|
Professionalizing
Civil Service, Dzongkhags
|
100.000
|
GOI
|
3
|
Continuation
of long term HRD Programs for doctors, nurses and technologists
|
64.760
|
RGOB
|
4
|
Professional
development of teachers
|
116.848
|
RGOB
|
5
|
Capacity
development, MoAF
|
26.410
|
European
Union
|
6
|
Cost
sharing and other HRD Programs
|
25.000
|
RGOB
|
7
|
B.Ed
Primary at Paro College of Education
|
22.631
|
RGOB
|
8
|
Nehru-Wangchuck
Scholarship
|
20.600
|
GOI
|
9
|
Human
Resource Development and capacity building for livestock sector
|
16.670
|
European
Union
|
10
|
Capacity
development for Forest, Department of Forest
|
14.414
|
European
Union
|
11
|
Implementation
of long term Human Resource Master Plan, MoH
|
14.280
|
WHO
|
12
|
Strengthening
capacity of Royal Audit Authority
|
13.076
|
World
Bank
|
13
|
Capacity
development for Department of Agriculture
|
11.940
|
European
Union
|
14
|
Human
resource capacity development, BAFRA
|
10.770
|
European
Union
|
15
|
Specialization
courses for doctors, nurses and technologists
|
10.000
|
RGOB
|
16
|
Strengthening
of energy sector - Phase IV
|
10.000
|
Govt
of Norway
|
17
|
PhD
Program for RIM faculties
|
9.630
|
Australian
Aid
|
18
|
Implementation
of Enhanced Integrated Framework Tier I & II Project, DoT
|
9.200
|
Govt
of Switzerland
|
19
|
Capacity
development for Agriculture Marketing and Cooperative Services
|
9.200
|
European
Union
|
20
|
Executive
training, RCSC
|
9.100
|
Govt
of Austria
|
21
|
Leadership
and management enhancement training, Department of Local Governance
|
8.501
|
HELVETAS
|
22
|
Human
resource developments, Anti-corruption Commission
|
8.500
|
SDC
|
23
|
Strengthening
capacity of Royal Audit Authority
|
8.399
|
Govt
of Austria
|
24
|
Capacity
building of RBP personnel
|
8.000
|
RGOB
|
P.
Sports
:-
A sum of Nu.311.219 million
is allocated to the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC), Ministry of Education and
Dzongkhags to support development and promotion of sports in the country. It
includes development of sports infrastructures, youth programs, participation
in the international events and trainings. Of the total allocation, Nu.146.314
million is for BOC, Nu.75 million for National Sports Federations, Nu.2.800
million for Bhutan Indigenous Games and Sports Association and Nu.87.105
million for development of sports facilities and programs in various schools.
Q.
Gender
Responsive Budgeting :-
As an initiative to
institutionalize Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting, a study was carried
out to examine the policies and programmes of agriculture, health and education
sectors from gender perspective. The study recommended future action in the
three sectors for engendering the national planning and budgeting processes.
Towards this, the budget call circular for FY 2016-17 notified the three pilot
sectors to state Ministryโs policies and Key Result Areas and their
contribution to gender related goals.
R.
Local
Government :-
The total budget allocated
to Dzongkhags and Gewogs is Nu.15,305.735 million, of which Nu.12,643.912
million is for Dzongkhags and Nu.2,661.823 million for Gewogs.
Sector wise distribution of
Dzongkhags and Gewogs allocation is as provided in the chart below.
Sector
wise Dzongkhags and Gewogs budget distribution (Nu. in millions)
Sector
|
Budget Distribution
|
Civil
|
2,387.618
|
Engineering
|
1,362.797
|
Education
|
6,373.264
|
Health
|
1,489.967
|
RNR
|
2,886.799
|
Culture
|
805.290
|
The above allocation for LG
includes Dzongkhag Development Grant (DDG) of Nu.7 million for each Dzongkhag
initiated from this FY in line with the policy of Wangtse Chirphel to further
deepen the decentralization process. This initiative is expected to bring about
autonomy and flexibility for Dzongkhags towards achieving their objectives. It
also includes Nu.100 million for strengthening human resource development in
the Dzongkhags.
Besides the above
allocation, there are centrally executed activities which benefitted the people
and communities of the Local Government. For the FY, a total allocation of
Nu.3,183.330 million is kept with the central agencies meant for the Dzongkhags
and Nu.1,904.326 million for Gewogs. Similarly, a sum of Nu.2,751.065 million
is kept with the Dzongkhags for executing activities meant for Gewogs.
Considering the above allocation from central agencies, the Local Government
receives about 47% of the total capital allocation as against their plan
allocation of 27%.
The table below shows the
actual allocations of Dzongkhags and Gewogs. This is excluding the provision
kept for activities to be executed by the central agencies on behalf of the
Dzongkhags and Gewogs.
Nu. In Millions
|
Agency
|
Current
|
Capital
|
Total
|
Dzongkhag
|
7,779.008
|
4,864.904
|
13,076.177
|
Gewog
|
267.165
|
2.394.658
|
7,317.214
|
Total
|
8,046.173
|
7,259.562
|
20,393.391
|
%
Against Total Expenditure for the FY
|
32
%
|
27
%
|
39
%
|
With inclusion of the
provision kept in the central agencies, the total allocation for the Dzongkhags
and Gewogs is as shown in the table below.
Nu. In Millions
|
Agency
|
Current
|
Capital
|
Total
|
Dzongkhag
|
7,779.008
|
5,297.169
|
13,076.177
|
Gewog
|
267.165
|
7,050.049
|
7,317.214
|
Total
|
8,046.173
|
12,347.218
|
20,393.391
|
%
Against Total Expenditure for the FY
|
32
%
|
47
%
|
39
%
|
The details of capital
allocation from central agencies to Dzongkhags are in Annexure 1 and allocation
from central agencies and Dzongkhags to Gewogs are in Annexure 2.
In addition to the above
allocations to the Local Governments, four Thromdes will receive Nu.1,656.506
million to implement their planned activities and Nu.960.912 million for
schools under Thromdes. With the inclusion of provision for the Thromdes, the
share of LG is about 44.4% of the total allocations for FY 2016-17.
S.
Legislative,
Judiciary & Constitutional Bodies :-
1) National
Assembly ( NA ) :-
A budget provision of
Nu.105.292 million is recommended for the National Assembly. The current
expenditure includes Nu.1.400 million for maintenance of security system and
fire services for Gyalyong Tshokhang and Nu.9.206 million for Parliamentary
Exchange Programme.
Under the capital budget,
Nu.0.880 million is recommended for training of Committee Secretaries on basic
interpretation of legal provisions and for the purchase of office equipment and
accessories.
However, the proposed amount
of Nu.28.550 million for establishment of parliamentary radio station and
Nu.3.342 million for procurement of pool vehicle is not recommended.
Nu. In Millions
|
National Assembly
|
Proposed
|
Recommended
|
Current
|
109.249
|
104.412
|
Capital
|
33.077
|
0.880
|
Total
|
142.326
|
105.292
|
2) National
Council ( NC ) :-
A provision of Nu.84.191
million is recommended for the National Council. The current budget includes
Nu.1.800 million for printing of acts and resolutions, Nu.0.650 million for
maintenance of x-ray machine and Nu.0.350 million for advocacy program on the
roles and functions of the Parliament.
A sum of Nu.7.610 million is
recommended for capital activities. This capital budget includes Nu.1.500
million for procurement of x-ray machine and Nu.2.600 million for procurement
of explosive vapour detector.
The proposal for
construction of additional NC office is not recommended.
Nu. In Millions
|
National Council
|
Proposed
|
Recommended
|
Current
|
103.463
|
76.581
|
Capital
|
71.390
|
7.610
|
Total
|
174.853
|
84.191
|
3) Judiciary
:-
To strengthen structural and
institutional independence of the Judiciary and to enhance equal and unimpeded
access to justice, the Judiciary is recommended Nu.317.394 million.
Nu.20 million is recommended
for the ongoing construction of two Dzongkhag Courts at Wangdue Phodrang and
Punakha. In addition, Nu.13 million is recommended for the construction of
courts in Haa and Sarpang. Further, Nu.2 million each is recommended for
construction of Drangponโs residence at Wangdue Phodrang and Punakha
Dzongkhags.
Nu.18 million proposed for
construction of Drangponโs residence at Samdrup Jongkhar and Bumthang is not
recommended. However, the procurement of vehicles for Drangpons is being taken
up separately.
Nu. In Millions
|
Judiciary
|
Proposed
|
Recommended
|
Current
|
328.305
|
273.458
|
Capital
|
116.684
|
43.936
|
Total
|
444.989
|
317.394
|
4) Anti
โ Curruption Commission ( ACC ) :-
Towards achieving their
annual performance targets, Nu.123.194 million is recommended.
Of the total recommendation,
Nu.5.7 million is recommended to implement media strategy, conduct advocacy
programs in Gewogs, agencies and schools, development of information, education
and communication materials, publish annual report with an objective to enable
society to widely apply high moral principles and act against corruption.
To mainstream
Anti-Corruption measures effectively in sectoral plans and in public and
private institutions, Nu.18.3 million is recommended to implement business code
of conduct, corporate integrity pledges and other integrity instruments in
private firms, coordinate integrity programs related to youths, etc.
Nu.52.747 million is
recommended to enhance case management system, preparatory works for
construction of ACC office building in Phuentsholing, strengthen surveillance
infrastructure, implement Human Resource Development Master Plan 2015-2020 and
amend gift rule towards achieving a credible and effective institution.
Nu.46.477 million is also allocated for meeting administrative and other
operational costs.
Nu. In Millions
|
Anti โ Curruption
Commission
|
Proposed
|
Recommended
|
Current
|
73.694
|
69.044
|
Capital
|
60.050
|
54.150
|
Total
|
133.744
|
123.194
|
5) Election
Commission :-
A sum of Nu.75.917 million
is recommended to achieve the annual performance targets set for the FY.
From the total recommended budget, Nu.20.188
million is for updating and preparation of electoral rolls for election,
delimitation of Parliamentary Demkhungs, bye-election for parliamentary and
local government Demkhungs, conduct of LG election and functional literacy test
in vacant Demkhungs.
Nu.7.457 million is
recommended to improve participation in electoral and political processes
through Bhutan childrenโs parliament session, electoral experience sharing and
collaboration network, Bhutan Democracy Dialogue training of party
functionaries and members, study tour and conference.
To strengthen the institute
and enhance electoral system through developing e-library, research and
publication, review of electoral documents, learning from experience program
and ECB conference, Nu.13.658 million is allocated.
Nu. In Millions
|
Election Commission
|
Proposed
|
Recommended
|
Current
|
70.529
|
69.384
|
Capital
|
28.692
|
6.533
|
Total
|
99.221
|
75.917
|
6) Royal
Audit Authority ( RAA ) :-
Royal Audit Authority has
the recommended budget of Nu.311.051 million to achieve their annual
performance target set for the FY 2016-17.
To improve public resource
management and accountability system through participation in trans-regional
audits, outsourcing of audit services, capacity building, carrying out audit
awareness and advocacy in selected Gewogs, engaging external expertise in
auditing, Nu.18.462 million is allocated.
Nu.31.848 million is
recommended for strengthening capacity and Nu.92 million for ongoing
construction of professional development center and site developments and Nu.10
million for furnishing of training center at Tsirang.
For operation and management
services of Head Office and four regional offices, printing of annual audit
report, mandatory meetings, conference and workshops, Nu.164.241 million is
recommended.
Nu. In Millions
|
Royal Audit
Authority
|
Proposed
|
Recommended
|
Current
|
159.246
|
154.552
|
Capital
|
208.929
|
156.499
|
Total
|
368.175
|
311.051
|
7) Royal
Civil Service Commission ( RCSC ) :-
The recommended budget for
RCSC is Nu.286.954 million to achieve their Annual Performance Target set for
the FY 2016-17.
Nu.16.672 million is to
strengthen Bhutan Civil Service system through conduct of Bhutan Civil Service
examination, improve web based services and HR auditing and Bhutan civil
service reforms. Nu.14.7 million is allocated to ensure quality and sustained
leadership in the civil service by providing both in-country and ex-country
trainings to executives and conduct executive forums.
To enhance civil service
efficiency and effectiveness, Nu.5.496 million is allocated for development of
online system for managing excellence.
Nu.0.750 million is for
enhancing civil service well-being and Nu.191.726 million for professionalizing
civil service, Nehru-Wangchuck scholarship, Young Professional Leadership
program and other HRD programs.
For administration and
management services, organizational development exercise, civil service award,
consultative meeting on BCSR 2016 and commission meetings, a sum of Nu.57.610
million is allocated.
Nu. In Millions
|
Royal Civil Service
Commission
|
Proposed
|
Recommended
|
Current
|
75.901
|
72.429
|
Capital
|
327.936
|
214.525
|
Total
|
403.837
|
286.954
|
ยท
Tax
Measures :-
As part of the fiscal
measures, the Government is proposing few tax measures to ensure fair, uniform
and efficient tax system.
The tax measures are
proposed as a Money Bill.