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Although counselling was introduced into the education system in 1996, its effectiveness was limited. Counsellors were expected to play a dual rolel with the additional responsibility as subject teachers. The concept failed. “There were complaints from all sides that the counselling program wasn’t going well,” said Sonam Jamtsho.
With emotional problems, drug and alcohol abuse, and violence among Bhutanese youth increasing, a need for a dedicated counselling program was finally acknowledged. The royal civil service commission (RCSC) approved an education ministry proposal to recruit full time counsellors last year.
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(Thanks to Pritam Rohila)