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Voluntary Pledge- State under Review
- State under Review - Regional Group
- Asia (Asian Group)
- Recommendation
The welfare system initiated by His Majesty the King serves as a crucial safety net for the most vulnerable section of the society. Despite this, the government is attempting to establish a more concrete social protection system through the following initiatives subject to availability of resources:(a) Drafting of a Social Protection Policy for Workers in Bhutan,(b) Formulation of an unemployment benefit scheme,(c) Institution of a Universal non-contributory old age pension scheme,(d) Establishment of Old age homes for the elderly.
- Recommending State
- Recommending State - Regional Group
- Asia (Asian Group)
- Session
- 19 - May 2014
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Issues
- ESC rights - general
- Labour rights
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