To a meaningful 2020
Their Majesties with the Cabinet Ministers.
Lyonchhen with Cabinet Staff
His Majesty conferred Dakyen to the Prime Minister of Bhutan Dr Lotay Tshering
Lyonchhen Dr Lotay Tshering, Prime Minister of Bhutan.
Recipients of Civil Service Award 2019
Invitation for submission of rates for Hall, Tea & Food for 2 days workshop
The Cabinet Secretariat, Thimphu would like to invite interested and eligible firms to submit your rates for meeting Hall and catering services for 2 days workshop from 18-19 February, 2019.
You email your rates to tdhendup@cabinet.gov.bt and kthinley@cabinet.gov.bt on or before 3:00 PM (12/02/19) as per the format attached.
Press Summary from the 6th Friday Meet held on 8th February 2019
Press Summary from the 6th Friday Meet held on 8th February 2019
Investing in our Children
The government in its efforts to invest in human power alongside hydropower has decided to allow class 10 passed students to continue their higher studies by providing full-scholarships. The Education Ministry has been accorded one of the highest priorities by the government with strategies to shift from summative to formative style of education; enhance teacher quality with improved facilities and services; and provide conducive environment for education.
Press Summary from the 5th Friday Meet held on 1st February 2019
Investing in our Children
The government is delighted to have brought about this major reform in our education system and being able to fulfill one of the key pledges presented to the people of Bhutan during the elections.
As the government has always asserted, the move to allow all Class X passed students to study in the Higher Secondary Schools came about following series of interactions with the people at the grassroots level and this is a genuine affair that we cannot ignore, if we are to enrich those who are deprived and disadvantaged. This significant change is a noble move that is timely and critical for our country. The government also understands that there are concerns being raised. Some of of the rational behind making this historical move in our education system are:
