A dzongkhag (Tibetan: རྫོང་ཁག,Wylie: rdzong khag, Dzongkhadzongkhak) is an administrative and judicialdistrict of Bhutan. The twenty dzongkhags of Bhutan are further divided into 205 gewogs. Some larger dzongkhags have one or more of an intermediate judicial division, known as dungkhags (sub-districts), which themselves comprise two or more gewogs. The Parliament of Bhutan passed legislation in 2002 and 2007 on the status, structure, and leadership of local governments, including dzongkhags. Its most recent legislation regarding dzongkhags is the Local Government Act of 2009.
Dzongkhag administration
Under the Local Government Act of 2009, the Dzongkhag Tshogdu (District Council) is the non-legislative executive body of the Dzongkhag. The Dzongkhag Thromde is composed of the Gup and Mangmi (elected leaders) from each gewog, one representative from that Dzongkhag Thromde, and one representative from the Dxongkhag Yenlag Thromdes. Dzongkhag Tshogdus are tasked with balancing socio-economic development; promoting business; protecting consumers; coordinating government agency activities; reviewing Gewog regulations and ordinances; and representing the Dzongkhags in national referenda. The Dzongkhag Tshogdus are empowered to enforce rules on health and public safety; to regulate environmental pollution, advertising in regard to environmental aesthetics; to regulate broadcast media in accordance with the Information, Communications, and Media Act; and to regulate gambling. Dzongkhag Tshogdus also bear the responsibility for their own finances. The Dzongkhag Tshogdus also oversee Dzongdags (governors), royal appointees who are the executive of each Dzongkhag. Dzongdags, in turn, are responsible for maintaining law and order, and for enforcing the driglam namzha laws.
The RoyalAuditAuthority (RAA) exposed major financial mismanagement, corruption, and irregularities in Pemagatshel Dzongkhag, making it the worst-performing dzongkhag among those reviewed.
To this end, each dzongkhag is developing unique ... “We are confident that many international visitors will flock to Mongar Dzongkhag and other dzongkhags after that,” said Mongar Dzongda Lungten Jamtsho.
). September 11, 2024 ...The Minister also visited various commercial crop and livestock farms in Norbugang, Jigmeling, Taraythang, and Umling, guided by the Dzongkhag Agriculture and Livestock sectors ... 31 billion in 2023 to Nu. 50 billion by 2029 ... (noodl.
As part of the small development project activities under the 13th Plan, the Punakha Dzongkhag administration has approved the road widening from Mochhu parking to Khuruthang town ... The dzongkhag is ...
Punakha – The Punakha Dzongkhag administration has temporarily suspended white-water rafting in a bid to ensure safety and avert unpredictable risks during monsoon ... Rafting business owners, Kuensel spoke to, supported the dzongkhag’s decision.
The slaughter, movement, sale, and transport of pigs and pig products have been banned in Punakha and Wangdue dzongkhags following an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) ... Since then, ASF has spread to 10 dzongkhags in Bhutan.
… to develop the dzongkhag in the 13th Plan...Kanglung—Trashigang dzongkhag will be promoted as a community-based ecotourism destination in the 13th Plan. This is the dzongkhag administration’s plan for the next five years.
). April 18, 2024. Hon'bleSanam Lyonpo was welcomed and received by Dasho Dzongda, Drangpon, local government leaders, and the civil servants of Mongar Dzongkhag. The officials offered Tashi Khadar and reported the status of Dzongkhag's 13th FYP.
). 6 March,2024 ... The main aim of visit was to understand the field realities and potentials of each agencies ... Lyonpo was accompanied by Director DoA. AttachmentsOriginalLink Permalink. Disclaimer ... (noodl. 116396988) .
