In a significant step towards addressing the challenges of youth unemployment and skill shortages in Bhutan, a grant of USD 15 million (mn) from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been issued for the Skills Training and Education Pathways Upgradation Project (STEP-UP) that was launched in 2018. This grant aims …

As free medical services continue, substantial parking charges pose challenges for people The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), known for providing free quality medical services to the people, is facing public discontentment due to the unreasonable parking fees charged to those visiting the hospitals in their vehicles. Visitors …

Public servants undergoing Long-Term Training (LTT) have expressed their concerns and confusion surrounding their eligibility for the recent 50 percent raise. The Bhutan Civil Service Rules and Regulations (BCSR) of 2018, which entitle LTT participants to certain benefits, have generated misconceptions due to the method of calculation based on the …

Education is the foundation of any nation’s development, laying the foundation for progress and prosperity. In Bhutan, the education sector plays a crucial role, with a comprehensive network of schools catering to the needs of students across the country. However, recent challenges have prompted a reevaluation and restructuring within the …

In a significant development for Bhutan’s medical education landscape, the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences (KGUMS) has embarked on a historic journey to launch its MBBS program. The initiative received the green light signal from the Lhengye Zhungtshog on 11 January 2021 with the goal of commencing the program …

There are many civil servants voicing their concerns over the Bell Curve methodology under Managing for Excellence (MaX) System which has been employed by the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) since 2016 to evaluate performance ratings. The critics says this system demoralizes employees, discourages collaboration and creativity, and promotes subjective …

To combat the alarming attrition rate plaguing the National Medical Services (NMS), a recent Human Resource Committee (HRC) meeting held on 8 September 2023, has brought in a significant policy change. The meeting saw an inflow of over 50 resignation letters, prompting NMS to take decisive action following the Bhutan …

In the recent National Council session on 4 October, Members of Parliament (MPs) engaged in a thorough discussion on measures aimed at ensuring equal employment opportunities and addressing concerns of inclusivity, equity, and financial support for people living with disabilities. The conversation was sparked by the introduction of the Convention …

In a bid to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the country’s civil service, the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) is implementing a comprehensive streamlining initiative. This initiative comes in response to the resignation of approximately 3,383 civil servants this year, a significant attrition from the overall category. Out of …

From January 2023 till August this year, there have been a total of 280 people who tested positive for COVID-19. The actual cases would be much higher but the level of mintoring and testing has come down. The maximum cases were seen in the months of January with 70 cases …