Tibetan MPs call for increase in ‘Green Book’ contributions to ensure self-sufficiency

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Tsering Dhundup

DHARAMSHALA, Mar. 26: During the ongoing budget session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Tuesday, Lawmakers held in-depth discussions about ways to improve the financial self-sufficiency of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). With recent reductions in U.S. funding, lawmakers focused on strategies to generate revenue and ensure long-term economic stability for the Tibetan government-in-exile.

A focal point of the debate was the proposal to increase the Tibetan voluntary contribution, commonly known as the Greenbook tax or Chatrel Lakdep (Tibetan), to address a widening financial gap caused by reduced U.S. funding.

MP Dhondup Tashi emphasised the necessity of in...

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