Phuentsholing Thromde

Phuentsholing Thromde and Dungkhag, offered prayers and butter lamps at Zangtok-pelri Lhakhang to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen.

The ceremony was observed with profound reverence and devotion, with prayers offered for Her Majesty’s long life, good health, and continued happiness. May Her Majesty be blessed with enduring peace, prosperity, and wellbeing.

On the joyous occasion of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s Coronation Day, the Phuentsholing Thromde family joins the nation in offering our gratitude and tribute to our beloved His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo.
May the people of Bhutan continue to be blessed with Majesty’s benevolence, wisdom, and guidance.

Phuentsholing Thromde conducted the onboarding meeting for the Project Steering Committee of the 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗺𝗰𝗵𝘂 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 (𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗥𝗕𝗣) on 25 May 2026. The Committee is chaired by the Hon’ble Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and was attended by representatives from the Department of Human Settlement, Department of Environment, Department of Macro-Fiscal and Development Finance, Department of Geology and Mines, and the National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology as committee members.
The Climate Resilient Omchu River Basin Project is being implemented by Phuentsholing Thromde with financial support from the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Asian Development Bank, at an estimated cost of 𝗨𝗦𝗗 𝟱𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻. The six-year project aims to strengthen flood mitigation measures and undertake riverfront development along the Omchu River, including upstream landslide mitigation works. The Project Steering Committee has been established to provide guidance and strategic direction to the Project Management Unit for the effective and efficient implementation of the project. The Project Management Unit is managed and administered by Phuentsholing Thromde.
The onboarding meeting was organized to familiarize the Project Steering Committee with the project’s objectives, expected outcomes, and the roles and responsibilities of the committee members. The session also included a site visit to the project areas, enabling the committee members to better understand the existing ground conditions and project scope.

On the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty The Royal Grandmother, Gyalyum Kesang Choeden Wangchuck's 96th Birth Anniversary, we at Phuentsholing Thromde pay our deepest respect, gratitude, and wishes.

May Her Majesty continue to be blessed with good health and long life.

Phuentsholing Thromde today convened the 11th Session of the 3rd Local Government, marking both the final session and the conclusion of the current local government’s five-year term. The Tshogde members (Thromde Thuemis) and the Chairperson (Thrompoen) will officially complete their tenure on 6 June 2026.

During the session, the Thrompoen, in his capacity as Chair of the Tshogde, expressed sincere appreciation to the civil servants of the Thromde Administration, led by the Executive Secretary, for their unwavering cooperation and dedicated service. He also commended the Administration team for their courage, commitment, and tireless efforts in successfully implementing the Thromde’s plans and development programs.

The Tshogde highlighted several key milestones achieved by the Thromde Administration over the past decade through various projects, initiatives, and activities that have significantly contributed to the overall development of Phuentsholing Thromde. The members noted that the remarkable progress witnessed in recent years reflects the strong potential for Phuentsholing Throm to undergo a complete transformation in the coming years, in line with the national vision of achieving a developed Bhutan within the next decade.

To further strengthen coordination and collaboration between the Local Government members and the Thromde Administration, quarterly meetings were introduced from the previous financial year. These meetings primarily serve to update and inform LG members on the physical and financial progress of annual planned activities, as well as the status of public service delivery.

The session mainly focused on reviewing the achievements of the current financial year, with particular emphasis on the third-quarter progress report.

The Tshogde session concluded with the Executive Secretary expressing gratitude to the Thrompoen and all the Thuemis for their continued support and guidance in facilitating the successful implementation of developmental activities by the Thromde Administration.

Glimpses of the "Salang-Tendrel for construction of Football stadium in Phuentsholing"