The new government was formed under the dynamic leadership of Lyonchhoen Tshering Tobgay as the Prime Minister (for 2024-2028). There is no looking back now for whatever reasons that has happened during the entire election period.
Whether we like it or not, the general public has given the People's Democratic Party (PDP) the power to rule for the next five years and hopefully they will set a good precedence for the future of the country.
However, as a concerned citizen, I would like to spell out a few agendas for the new ministers.
1. Ministry of Health
In the words of Karthik Ganesh, "the foundation for all happiness in life is health. There is no compromise on the health of anyone in the society. Therefore, we must pay the highest attention to the health system of any nation."
Therefore, I would like to share a few lines with the new cabinet minister to push agendas on ways to make health easily accessible to all ages and all corners of the country.
a. Work out a way to get the e-token system mentioned with specific room and time, especially in our National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), and Regional Hospitals. So unnecessary lining, waiting and crowding can be kept at a minimum.
b. Finding ways to establish some good private clinics with international standard infrastructures and working culture may drive quality public service delivery and attitude of our people, health professionals, and society.
c. Redesign and expand the infrastructures of the present RIHS. Increase student intake to multifold and do away with all diploma courses. Make a bilateral and affiliate with some European health institutes so that our health professionals get equal justice to work anywhere in the world with their nursing degrees or any other qualifications.
2. Ministry of Education and Skills Development
a. Make Assessments more vigorous and more transparent with technology. We don't want our teachers to simply give face value at the end of each term. Should we continue to determine the real ability of our learners by a 3-hour exam test, our education system will continue to remain behind. Time to explore means to be little more than one single exam score.
b. Redesign Quality School Infrastructures place-based and grade-wise. There is no point in primary schools having the same classroom height as higher secondary levels. Same football field and library size. I still wonder how it makes sense to have the same sized classroom door, footsteps, and amenities. Our preschools should be way attractive, and fun-loving places with a lovely environment.
c. Pay utmost attention to primary schools in terms of human resources and facilities. If we continue to compromise our primary schools, we will continue to fail more productive youth. We need some of the best human resources to be in our primary schools because a child's fundamental years begin in primary school. No matter what, primary kids need care and special attention. Therefore, we must make a plan to make preschool more attractive and wholesome.
d. Encourage and incentivize teachers across all domains in the content creation platform. I saw many talented pools of educators who can change the course of our education mania.
e. Look out and make a mass national move to redesign our food habits, especially in boarding schools. Can we be a little more creative than a 'rice, curry, and dal' meal all day long? We have mountains of fresh, organic, and green vegetables to make healthy meals. Our cook can do a little more homework. Appoint a separate in-charge responsible for meals in schools. Let's be serious! I feel school is a good place to form our habits and values.
f. Send an executive order to all the agencies to avoid disturbances in school. No ad hoc program of visitors, no chadri, and unnecessary exchange programs that bear not much learning.
3. Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
I believe infrastructure and transport are key components in the success of any country. Without any doubt, it is the backbone of any economy, and without it, a country can be left behind.
Therefore, on many occasions, I have always raised my antenna on how our road network is built. I don't mind a narrow stretch but more smooth and safe is all I wish for a peaceful ride. Similarly, there is always a need for better bridges, more and appropriate road signage that the ministry can do along with other affiliated agencies.
4. Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
This ministry by far can frame a policy that seemingly can encourage our farmers to grow more vegetables and foods. Setting up a chain of easy access to markets at each level is important. In addition, setting up an easy buying and selling mechanism right from the farmers' doorsteps can encourage them to grow even more food items.
I am always intrigued by how more developed nations manage their perishable food so well, the magic is in setting up cold storage, not just one big one in one place, based on population density and need based.
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