Regional Office for Infrastructure Development - ROID, Punakha

30/09/2026

30/09/2026

The staff of Regional Office for Infrastructure Development (ROID), Punakha have collectively contributed towards the construction of the Dorden Tashi Gorma Chorten at Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC).

The contribution was voluntarily collected among our staff and handed over today at the Office of Dorden Tashi Gorma Chorten, Thimphu, as a small gesture of support towards this meaningful initiative.

May this humble offering contribute to the successful completion of the Chorten and bring peace, blessings, and prosperity to all.

12/08/2026

Staff Coordination Meeting | 10 August 2026

The Regional Office for Infrastructure Development (ROID), Punakha conducted a Monthly Staff Progress Meeting on 10 August 2026 to strengthen internal coordination, improve work performance, and enhance timely public service delivery.

The meeting discussed key areas including cost index calculation, pool vehicle utilization, monthly work progress meetings, HR committee and focal appointments, equipment management and SOP development, official documentation, departmental objectives, procurement and evaluation committees, TAT and dashboard management, e-signature usage, site visit and inspection reporting, and staff welfare.

The meeting also reviewed the Dangchu Risk Assessment Report, materials inspection and specifications for solar street lights and CCTV systems at Khuruthang Town, and distributed the remaining dashboard activities among the respective ROID officials.

The meeting reaffirmed ROID’s commitment to effective coordination, accountability, timely service delivery, and continuous improvement in infrastructure development services.

23/07/2026

On 22 July 2026, the Regional Office for Infrastructure Development (ROID), Punakha successfully conducted its 1st Quarterly Coordination Meeting with the Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag Engineering Sector to strengthen coordination, improve organization performance, and enhance public service delivery.

The meeting focused on addressing implementation challenges through stronger collaboration, resource sharing, and technical support. ROID also introduced its new Dashboard, linked with Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) Headquarters, presented the Design Checklist, and clarified the Turnaround Time (TAT) priority system for project design and delivery. In addition, ROID committed to providing a refresher course for the engineering sector of Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag.

The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of ROID and the Dzongkhag Administrations to work together in delivering efficient, timely, and quality infrastructure services.

30/06/2026

The Regional Office for Infrastructure Development (ROID), Punakha, is delighted to welcome Mrs. Yeshi Dema to our ROID family.

Mrs. Yeshi Dema joins us with valuable experience from her previous role as Development Regulatory Officer (DRO) at Lhuentshe Dzongkhag. We are confident that her knowledge, dedication, and expertise will be a great asset to our team as we continue working towards excellence in infrastructure development.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes as she begins this new chapter with us. We look forward to working together and achieving many milestones ahead. We wish Mrs. Yeshi Dema every success in your new role.

27/03/2026

Our updated ROID Organogram.

04/03/2026

We are pleased to warmly welcome Mr. Sonam Rinchen as our new Urban Planner and Mr. Subash Rai as Architect to the Regional Office for Infrastructure Development (ROID), Punakha.

To mark the beginning of their journey with our office, we commenced the day with a visit to the sacred Punakha Dzong and Machoen Lhakhang, seeking blessings for their new responsibilities and for the continued success of our office. A simple Kadar ceremony was also offered at Machoen Lhakhang as a gesture of goodwill and auspicious beginnings.

Following the visit, we had the pleasure of introducing them to the civil servants of DAP and to our ROID staff. It concluded with a warm and friendly tea session, providing an opportunity for meaningful interaction and fellowship.

We look forward to their valuable contributions and wish them great success in their new roles

22/02/2026

11/11/2025

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport joins the nation in offering our heartfelt felicitations and humble prayers to our beloved His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, on the joyous occasion of his 70th birth anniversary.

On this auspicious day, we pay tribute to His Majesty’s extraordinary vision, leadership and selfless service that continue to inspire generations of Bhutanese.

We offer our deepest gratitude and prayers for His Majesty’s long life, good health and continued happiness.