National Assembly Deputy Speaker Bhandari Suggests Learning from Bhutan's Pasture Management Practices
Summary
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Leelakumari Bhandari has urged Nepal to learn from Bhutan’s policy and institutional practices for sustainable pasture and grazing-area management. She said pasture policy should link biodiversity, watershed conservation, climate risks, and rural livelihoods, with area-specific approaches and stronger community participation.
Key Points
- Leelakumari Bhandari said Nepal should adopt lessons from Bhutan’s pasture and grazing-area management practices.
- She stressed that pastures are vital natural resources tied to biodiversity, watershed conservation, and rural livelihoods.
- Bhandari called for clearer identification, digital documentation, and stronger coordination across forest, agriculture, and livestock policies.
- Stakeholders said restoring pastures could strengthen the rural economy, animal husbandry, and climate adaptation.
