The House Committee holds a consultation meeting with the National Land Commission, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) and Department of Forest and Park Services (DoFPS)
On August 23, 2024, the House Committee convened a consultation meeting with the National Land Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL), and the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) at Lhen-Zom Khangzang of the National Assembly. The discussion centered on land leases, land exchanges, land protection, user rights, and land substitutes.
The meeting focused primarily on reviewing the progress report and addressing land-related issues. Representatives from the three agencies presented briefings on topics including land use conflicts, national land use zoning, mandates, land lease issues, local area planning, Land conversion concerns (Chuzing to Kamzing), land redevelopment, land rationalization and stabilization, challenges, and proposed solutions. The agencies also highlighted the requirement of new legislations and policies to address land related issues.
During the discussion, members emphasized concerns about land leases, land conversion, PAVA rates, the Paro Valley Development (PVD), and buffer zones. They also recommended that the concerned agencies and departments collaborate more effectively to benefit the public, achieve food security, and harmonize legislation and regulations.
