The opposition party calls for clarity on the government’s plans and policies presented in the State of the Nation report. During a press conference this morning, the party said the report, which the prime minister presented during the recent National Assembly session, lacks clear analysis, proper plans, and realistic outcomes.
One issue the opposition party picked on was the 10X National Economic Vision, which the party says lacks details on timelines, budget allocations, and monitoring mechanisms despite being rich in vision. The government launched the economic roadmap in June to accelerate investment in energy, agriculture, tourism, digital economy, services, manufacturing and mining sectors.
“Whenever we question about outmigration and exodus, the government refers to the 10X vision as the solution. However, there are no concrete plans. We need immediate, short-term, medium-term, and long-term strategies. The 2050 roadmap is too futuristic,” said Rinchen Wangdi, MP, Bartsham-Shongphu, Trashigang, Opposition Party.
While describing the government’s target to attract Nu 500bn in foreign direct investment by 2029 as ambitious, the party criticised the lack of proper feasibility studies to realise this goal.
The opposition further questioned the absence of a clear strategy for private sector involvement in economic development, citing the lack of regulatory reforms, access to finance, or support for small and medium enterprises.
Likewise, the party pointed out the need for proper research and planning for other projects as well.
“We supported the third child policy and the rural life insurance scheme as they are going to benefit the citizens. However, the government has not conducted proper research, and there are no clear implementation plans and policies for these initiatives,” said Pema Chewang, Opposition Leader.
The opposition party emphasised the need for the government to back its ambitious visions and targets with concrete, well-researched plans and clear budget allocations.
Deki Lhazom & Singye Dema
Edited by Phub Gyem
