Department of Education Programmes, MOESD

27/10/2026

2𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙅𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 - 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣

The Programme and Youth Coordination Division, Department of Education Programmes, Ministry of Education and Skills Development, in collaboration with the The Japan Foundation, New Delhi, is pleased to invite interested youth and individuals to register for the 2nd cohort of Japanese Language Programme at the Thimphu Youth Centre.
The classes beginning by November 10, 2026.

𝘼𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙎𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙨:
Please select your preferred class schedule when completing the registration form:
Tuesday & Thursday
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday & Friday
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Online classes on Wednesday
- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

- Registration Form: https://forms.gle/BNMoV48VfWQNuXJn6
- Registration Deadline: November 5, 2026
- For further information, please contact 17337816 or 17304677

13/10/2026

Sincere appreciation to Sonamgang Primary School, Phuntsholing Thromde!

The Department of Education Programme extends its sincere appreciation to Sonamgang Primary School for maintaining its WASH facilities in excellent condition.

We are highly encouraged by the exemplary initiatives and commitment demonstrated by the school principal, teachers, and staff in close collaboration with the MoESD and Phuentsholing Thromde Administration. Such collective efforts reflect a strong commitment to ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy learning environment for our children.

We look forward to seeing similar dedication and initiatives replicated across all schools. Together, we can ensure that every child has access to well-maintained WASH facilities and a healthier school environment.

01/09/2026

Japanese Language Programme at Thimphu Youth Centre officially launched


The Programme and Youth Coordination Division, Department of Education Programmes, MoESD, in partnership with the Japan Foundation, officially launched the Japanese Language Programme in Thimphu today.

The launch was graced by the Director, Department of Education Programmes, and attended by representatives from the Japan Foundation and relevant agencies.

The programme was initiated in June 2026 with an interim instructor and is now being formally launched following the placement of a full-time Japanese language instructor. Currently, 36 learners are enrolled in the first cohort of the programme.

Rolled out through Thimphu Youth Centre, the classes are conducted during evenings and weekends, providing flexibility for learners to pursue Japanese language learning alongside their work, studies and other commitments.

The initiative, supported by the Japan Foundation, aims to create greater opportunities for language learning while strengthening cultural understanding and people-to-people connections between Bhutan and Japan.

12/08/2026

International Youth Day 2026 celebrated at Thimphu Youth Centre

The Programme and Youth Coordination Division, Department of Education Programmes, MoESD, celebrated International Youth Day 2026 today at Thimphu Youth Centre under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.”

The celebration featured the screening of a short video capturing the aspirations of youth from diverse backgrounds, followed by reflections and sharing of aspirations by youth volunteers.

The occasion also marked the 16th Foundation Day of Harmony Youth Volunteers, a youth volunteer group attached to Thimphu Youth Centre. The celebration reflected on its inspiring journey of transforming ordinary volunteers into promising professionals and helping young people transition into responsible and engaged adults through the spirit of volunteerism.

The event was graced by the Director, Department of Education Programmes, MoESD, whose presence added significance to the celebration and reaffirmed the importance of investing in and empowering young people.

25/07/2026

Department of Education Programmes welcomes Ms. Tshering to the team.

Joenpa Lekso la!

22/06/2026

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩

The Programme and Youth Coordination Division successfully conducted the Youth Coordination Meet in Paro from June 20–21, 2026, bringing together 57 youth participants, which included the Youth volunteers, Y-PEER group and Youth Centre users.

Over the two days, participants engaged in sessions on the Youth Needs Assessment report, young people protection and referral mechanisms, team-building activities, and productive discussions on key issues, challenges, and opportunities affecting youth development. They exchanged ideas and shared recommendations on areas where the Youth Centres, the Division/Department, and the Ministry can play a greater role in supporting youth development, including program delivery, youth participation, and strengthening collaboration and coordination among youth volunteers and groups.

Sherig Bhutan Paro Youth Centre Thimphu Youth-friendly Integrated Service Center - YFISC Changjiji Youth Center Khasadrapchu Youth Center YPEER Bhutan

18/06/2026

𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉-𝑵𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑯𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒏 2026 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚

The Programme and Youth Coordination Division under the Department of Education Programmes, successfully concluded the Youth Tech-Novation Hackathon 2026, marking the culmination of the Youth Tech-Novation: Empowering the Youth through Digital Skills.

Launched in April 2026, the Youth Tech-Novation Project was designed to equip young people with essential digital competencies, innovation skills, and future-ready capabilities required to thrive in an increasingly digital world. The project was implemented through three levels of training. Level 1 focused on Foundational Digital Skills and was delivered by Athang Training Academy across 14 locations, including 13 Youth Centres nationwide. Levels 2 and 3, which focused on intermediate and advanced digital competencies, were delivered through the Royal University of Bhutan colleges: Jigme Namgyel Engineering College (JNEC), College Of Science And Technology. (CST), and Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology - GCIT.

Through the initiative, a total of 443 youth completed Level 1 training, while 520 youth underwent Levels 2 and 3 training, strengthening their digital, technical, and innovation capabilities.
The 3 days’ Hackathon brought together six teams each from JNEC, CST, and GCIT, along with three teams competing in the Open Category. Participants applied their knowledge and skills to develop innovative technology-driven solutions addressing real-world challenges while demonstrating creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit.

The Award and Closing Ceremony was graced by the Hon'ble Minister for Education and Skills Development, Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa, and attended by UNICEF Representatives and other distinguished guests.

𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉-𝑵𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑯𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒏 2026
𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 2 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮
Winner: Team Eon (CST) – 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘮𝘰𝘴, an offline-based learning platform.
Second Position: Team Yigpar (GCIT) – 𝘠𝘪𝘨𝘱𝘢𝘳, a Dzongkha typing learning platform; and Team HerTech (CST) – Silent Speak, a solution that translates sign language into text to facilitate communication for individuals with hearing and speech impairments.
Third Position: Team Hustle Hub (JNEC) – 𝘍𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬, a platform connecting young people to temporary and part-time employment opportunities.

𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 3 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮
Winner: Team Fair Code (CST) – 𝘗𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴, a collaborative writing workspace for students featuring AI-assisted grading and contribution analytics for lecturers.
Second Position: Team ZORA (GCIT) - 𝘡𝘖𝘙𝘈 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.
Third Position: Team PRISM (GCIT) - 𝘗𝘙𝘐𝘚𝘔

𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮
Winner: Team Jina – 𝘑𝘪𝘯𝘢, a platform that connects organizations directly with citizens through incentivized digital surveys, enabling real-time public insights while rewarding participants.
Second Position: Team Druk-Tech – 𝘈.𝘟.𝘐.𝘚 (𝘈𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘟𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮), an AI-powered educational platform integrating intelligent learning assistance, Dzongkha language support, and immersive digital visualization.
Third Position: Team Hibiscus – 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘦, a smart IoT-based water management system designed to automate and optimize water distribution.

In recognition of their outstanding performance and innovative solutions, seed fund support was awarded to the winning teams in each category. Winners received Nu. 150,000, second-place teams received Nu. 100,000, and third-place teams received Nu. 50,000. With the seed fund support, the selected teams will further develop their prototypes and refine their ideas.

Sherig Bhutan
UNICEF Bhutan

04/06/2026

𝙅𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 - 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣
The Programme and Youth Coordination Division, Department of Education Programmes, Ministry of Education and Skills Development, in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, is pleased to invite interested youth and individuals to register for the Japanese Language Programme at the Thimphu Youth Centre.

The programme will be officially launched on 11 June 2026, with classes beginning by June 16. 2026.

𝘼𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙎𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙨:
Please select your preferred class schedule when completing the registration form:

Tuesday & Thursday
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨:
- The level of classes is for the beginners
- Classes will be offered only for time slots that receive the highest applications.
- Final schedules will be confirmed after the registration period closes.

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/DUAomX5r5AzGMVaM8
Registration Deadline: June 14, 2026

For further information, please contact 17337816 or 17304677

02/06/2026

National Volunteer Meet 2026 conducted for Youth Centres

A total of 25 youth volunteers (10 boys, 15 girls) from Youth Centres across Bhutan have participated in the National Volunteer Meet, organized by the Programme and Youth Coordination Division, Department of Education Programmes, Ministry of Education and Skills Development.

The two-day meet provided a valuable platform for volunteers to share achievements, exchange experiences, discuss challenges, and explore innovative solutions. The participants also presented their plans for the upcoming financial year, strengthening collaboration and enhancing the impact of youth-led initiatives nationwide.

Besides, the Division also met with the Youth Centre officials to discuss their Annual Work Plans, key challenges and explored opportunities for further enhancing Youth Centre services/programmes.

The Meet ended on June 1, 2026.

Sherig Bhutan

26/05/2026