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DEP receives 100 sets of Rollpa Board Games

The Department of Education Programmes (DEP) under the Ministry is pleased to announce the receipt of 100 sets of Rollpa Board Games…

First-ever Sports and Physical Activity Carnival for primary schools

The Scouts and Sports Division (SSD) under the Department of Education Programmes has successfully launched the first-ever Sports and Physical Activity (SPA)…

Ministry and BOC join hands to boost Youth Sports and Physical Education in Bhutan

In honour of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, the visionary father of modern sports in Bhutan, the Ministry of Education and…

Hon’ble Lyonpo attends the First Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Colombia

The Hon’ble Minister for Education and Skills Development, Yeezang De Thapa attended the First Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children…

Selection result for the Teacher Escort (YEP)

Shortlisted candidates for the post of Sports Coach

Health and Wellbeing Screening System launched on World Mental Health Day

Coinciding with World Mental Health Day on October 10, the Health and Wellbeing Screening System was launched marking a significant step forward…

Leadership Scouts in Action: Crowd control and management during Thimphu Tshechu

From 13-15 September, 31 Leadership Scouts were actively engaged in crowd control and management at Tendrel Thang during the Thimphu Tshechu. The…

20th National Education Conference Kicks Off in Thimphu

The 20th National Education Conference, themed “Transforming Education for a Better Drukyul,” commenced yesterday in Thimphu with the Hon’ble Prime Minister gracing…

Pre-Conference Prepares for the 20th National Education Conference

In preparation for the 20th National Education Conference, a three-day pre-conference was held from August 25-27 in Thimphu. This preparatory event brought…

ToT on Damtsi Programme for NEET youth conducted in Thimphu

In collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Commission of Bhutan (ACC), the Programme and Youth Coordination Division (PYCD) under the Department of Education Programmes…

International Youth Day celebrated with 40 youth volunteers in Thimphu

A total of 40 youth volunteers including 20 girls and 20 boys joined the International Youth Day celebration in Thimphu yesterday which…

SEL4DM Workshop concludes

The three-day professional enhancement workshop on Social Emotional Learning for Decision Makers (SEL4DM) concluded successfully. Organized by the Career Education and Counselling…

Bhutan secured 42 medals at the 8th South Asian Karate Championship

Bhutan secured five silver and 37 bronze medals in various weight categories at the 8th South Asian Karate Championship held in Thimphu on…

Summer Youth Engagement Programme rolled out through Youth Centres

A total of 744 youth including 372 girls have been positively engaged through Summer Youth Engagement Programme in 13 Youth Centres across…

First-ever Junior Cricket Tournament concludes in Thimphu

A total of one hundred and eight students took part in the country’s first-ever Junior Cricket Tournament held in Thimphu showcasing their…

21st NToT for Y-PEER

Thirty-six youths including 15 boys and 21 girls are attending a five-day National Training of Trainers (NToT) workshop on Sexual and Reproductive…

798 Nachung Scouts of Class IV and VI from all Primary Schools under Thimphu Thromde participates in the Mobile Scouts Camp

The Scouts Unit under the Scouts & Sports Division of the Department of Education Programmes successfully trained 798 Nachung Scouts including 397…

Bhutan celebrates the first-ever International Day of Play

Bhutan joined the global community yesterday to celebrate the first-ever International Day of Play at Changlingmithang Stadium in Thimphu. The event brought…

Library management training for Youth Centre staff

Considering the advancement in technology, the library management of the Youth Centers will soon be managed digitally. The library is an integral…

Bhutan to have Period-Friendly Schools in Five Years

In a significant step towards improving menstrual health and hygiene, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development has committed to ensuring that…

Teachers attend Comprehensive Sexuality Education training

A blended approach of both online and in-person training on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) concluded on May 25 with practical sessions including…

Empowering out-of-school youths on Comprehensive Sexuality Education

Twenty-four out-of-school youths including 7 boys and 17 girls are attending a 5-day workshop on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in Thimphu. The…

Shortlisted Candidates for School Sports Instructors (2024)

Students at Sherabgatshel MSS now have access to safe drinking water

Students at Sherubgatshel Middle Secondary School in Samtse now have a reason for celebration as they have been provided with access to…

Hon’ble Lyonpo visits Samtse

The Hon’ble Lyonpo for Education and Skills Development is currently undertaking an official visit to Samtse Dzongkhag from April 4 to 12…

Eden Lucky Tshomo Wins 16th Golden Youth Award

Eden Lucky Tshomo, a student from 𝕌𝕘𝕪𝕖𝕟 𝔸𝕔𝕒𝕕𝕖𝕞𝕪 in Punakha won the prestigious 16th Golden Youth Award (GYA) marking a significant milestone…

Burnout Mitigation and Wellbeing Programme

A total of 145 dedicated counsellors comprising 63 females and 82 males along with officials from the Career Education and Counselling Division…

BHUTAN 2020 Safe Water Project hits milestone in providing safe drinking water to schools

In a significant stride towards ensuring safe drinking water for schools in Bhutan, the BHUTAN 2020 Safe Water Project reached a significant…

Bhutan Scouts Association honours three Scoutmaster for their Exemplary Services

Today, on this special occasion of the National Scouts Day coinciding with the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King, the Bhutan…

Ministry welcomes Her Excellency, Dimple Thapa as the new Minister

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development extends a warm welcome to Her Excellency, Dimple Thapa who assumed the role of the…

Winter Youth Resilience and Leadership Development Programme 2024: Awakening the Basic Goodness Within

A total of 320 students including 240 girls and 80 boys of grades VII-XII are attending a 14-day Winter Youth Resilience and…

Youth Exchange Programme in New Delhi

As a part of the Youth Exchange Programme (YEP), a group of 12 Scout Student Leaders is currently in India with two…

Winter Youth Engagement and Empowerment Programme being rolled out through Youth Centres

A total of 163 youth including 70 boys and 93 girls aged between 13-18 years are attending the 10-day Winter Youth Engagement…

Relocation of the Department of Education Programmes Office

We would like to notify that the Department of Education Programmes under the Ministry has shifted its office from the Doebum Lam…

20th NToT workshop for Y-PEER Networks in Thimphu

A total of 35 youth including 15 boys and 20 girls are attending the 20th National Training of Trainers (NToT) workshop for Y-PEER…

Chess coaching and tournament for youths

A total of 294 youths including 206 boys and 88 girls attended a three-day chess coaching and tournament which started on December…

Ministry celebrates the Royal Civil Service Award 2023

Coinciding with the auspicious day, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development celebrated the Royal Civil Service Award 2023 on December 15….

Youth volunteers attend Young Bhutan Network Capacity Development Workshop

A total of 27 youth volunteers from seven youth-led groups under Young Bhutan Network (YBN) attended a three-day capacity development workshop from…

Ministry receives 1000 pairs of spectacles

Ms. Nuanit Boonnom from Thailand, a cherished friend of Bhutan made a generous donation of 1000 pairs of spectacles to the Ministry…

Yangchenphug HSS wins 2023 Bhutan Higher Secondary School Championship

Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School (HSS) emerged as a winner of the 2023 Bhutan Higher Secondary School Championship (Football) after defeating Chukha Central…

Happy 12th Royal Wedding Anniversary

Bhutan marks World Mental Health Day

Bhutan celebrated World Mental Health Day yesterday in Thimphu under the national theme, ‘Mental Health for All: A Multisectoral Approach for People-Centred…

Empowering CLC instructors through Bakery training

Chencho Lham, a dedicated Community Learning Center (CLC) instructor completed a bakery training which was held from September 21-30 at the NLD…

Digital literacy hackathon for girls

Twenty-eight girls from six schools and one Youth Centre are attending a four-day digital literacy hackathon which began yesterday at Gelephu Youth…

Advanced tailoring training for CLC instructors concludes in Thimphu

Around 27 community learning center instructors from 20 Dzongkhags attended a 10-day advanced training on tailoring. The training which commenced on September…

Second batch of multimedia skills training for out-of-school youth starts at iBEST INSTITUTE

Coordinated by the Programme and Youth Coordination Division of the Department of Education Programmes, a three-month-long multimedia skills training for out-of-school youth…

Promoting Sowa Rigpa, an ancient healing science for a healthy society

As a part of the Health and Wellbeing Program for students, The PEMA Secretariat in collaboration with the Health and Wellbeing Division…

Updates: Bhutan secures bronze medals at Badminton Asia Regional Championship 2023

The Bhutanese athletes delivered strong performances at the Badminton South Asia Regional Junior Championship earning bronze medals in both the U15 and…

Workshop on ICPD Dash: Race to Three Zeroes

A total of 27 Y-PEER members, 3 each from 9 networks attended the two-day workshop themed ‘ICPD Dash: Race to Three Zeroes…

Three-day workshop empowers Non-Formal Education Management

The “Hands-on Training Workshop on Non-Formal Education Management Information System (NFE-MIS),” held from August 17-19 in the picturesque setting of Paro ended…

Bhutan’s Badminton stars gear up for South Asia Junior Championship 2023

A group of eight young athletes from Bhutan is gearing up to participate in the Badminton South Asia Regional Junior Championship 2023…

19th Y-PEER National Training of Trainers

A total of 59 youths including 19 male and 40 female attended the 19th National Training of Trainers for Y-PEER Networks in…

Strengthening Adult Literacy and Lifelong Learning through the Bridge Bhutan Project

We are delighted to share that the Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Jungyoul Lee; Political/Economic Affairs Researcher, Ms. Haeyeon Kim and Young…

Sherig e-Counselling and Consultation Services goes online

The Ministry launched the e-Counselling and Consultation Services, a user-friendly online platform designed to provide accessible and convenient mental health support and…

Digital literacy programme starts in Sephu

A two-day digital literacy rollout programme has begun in Sephu Primary School in Wangdue on June 13. It is being coordinated by…

Digital Literacy Training for Adolescent Girl kick starts

The digital literacy training of trainers for adolescent girls has begun yesterday in Thimphu. It is being coordinated by the Programme Coordination…

Adolescent friendly health service resumes at Thimphu YFISC

The Thimphu Youth-friendly Integrated Service Center – YFISC was started in April 2019 with the main objective of providing integrated services such…

Course Report on BULT Course for SEN School Teachers, Khuru Resort, Punakha

Scouts and Culture Education Division (Bhutan Scouts Association), for the first time has conducted, a Basic Unit Leaders Training for (BULT) SEN…

YOUTH SAFETY AND PROTECTION WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH CENTER STAFF

The Youth Center Division of the Department of Youth and Sports, is conducting a 5-day workshop in Thimphu from today on making…

Development of M&E Framework for National Youth Action Plan

The Youth Center Division of the Department of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Education is conducting a 2-day workshop to develop the…

Rovers Blood Donation

4 rovers of Apollo Bhutan Institute of Nursing organized a blood donation drive at the college premises. 72 donors came and donated…

Basic Unit Leaders Training (BULT) for final year Teacher Trainees

Scout and Culture Education has been conducting Basic Unit Leaders Training (BULT) for final year teacher trainees since 2014 upon the Royal…

Winter Youth Engagement Program

More than 100 young people came today (13/12/2021) for the Winter Youth Engagement Program at Thimphu Youth-Friendly Integrated Service Center(YFISC) under the…

Education Minister visited schools of eastern Dzongkhags

Education Minister Lyonpo Jai Bir Rai visited schools of eastern Dzongkhags. His Excellency met the education fraternities of Wangduephodrang, Trongsa, Bumthang, Lhuntse,…

Annual Review Meeting of Youth Centers and Youth Friendly Integrated Service Centers

Coordinated by Youth Center Division of the Department of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Education, the 3-day Annual Review Meeting of Youth…

Globalizing Messengers of Peace Network for Rovers Phase III, 12-16 February 2021

The Workshop on Globalizing Messenger of Peace Network for Rovers is a program to build the capacity of young people in the…

Vacancy Announcement for School Sports Instructor