𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 -𝐃𝐨𝐈𝐃, 𝐌𝐨𝐈𝐓

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 (𝗘𝗼𝗜)

The Project Management Unit under Water and Sanitation Division, Department of Infrastructure Development invites Expressions of Interest from national CSO/NGO or consortium of CSO/NGO for the 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 under the ADB & RGoB funded Water Flagship Program Support Project.
Interested CSO/NGO may refer to the link below for submission of EoIs through ADB CMS.

selfservice.adb.org

𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐝𝐬

The Water and Sanitation Division, DoID, on behalf of Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag Administration, invites all the eligible bidders to participate in 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐜𝐡𝐮.

The details of Invitation for Bids (IFB) are attached herewith:

www.moit.gov.bt

𝐄𝐱-𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐈/𝐏𝐓𝐀

The training on 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬, hosted by 𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫, in collaboration with the 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 (𝐖𝐑𝐌𝐓𝐈), 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫, and 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 (𝐆𝐅)—a sister company of Germany-based Georg Fischer Group, Bhubaneshwar for 𝟑𝟎 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 from Dzongkhags, ROID and Irrigation Division from 𝟏𝟓-𝟐𝟒 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - constitutes an important professional development program for engineers engaged in irrigation planning, design, and implementation.

The program addresses the growing need for efficient, reliable, and sustainable irrigation systems by covering critical topics such as 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨-𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬. These subjects enhance engineers’ understanding of hydraulic design, system selection, and operational efficiency, enabling them to design irrigation networks that optimize water conveyance, reduce energy consumption, and ensure dependable service delivery under varying field conditions.

The inclusion of fundamentals of plastic pipes and their mechanical properties equips engineers with essential knowledge on modern piping materials, including strength characteristics, pressure ratings, durability, and suitability for different irrigation applications. This understanding is vital for informed material selection, improved system longevity, and reduced maintenance costs in irrigation projects.

Moreover, 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 provides valuable practical insight into real-world applications, construction practices, quality control measures, and operational challenges. Such exposure effectively bridges the gap between theoretical design concepts and field implementation.

Overall, the training significantly strengthens engineers’ technical competence and practical understanding in the field of 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, supporting the adoption of modern technologies and the best practices for efficient water management and sustainable agricultural development.

The Training was funded by the 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 (𝐆𝐨𝐈), provisioned and approved under professional development for Irrigation Engineers involved in the survey, design, and implementation of Irrigation projects under the𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤, and implemented by the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭..
Photos showcasing the trainings sessions, field visits, and factory visits during the course of the training period.

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗧𝗞, 𝗧𝗦, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝗗 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗜𝗗, 𝗠𝗼𝗜𝗧

Following the first week’s program on hydrological modelling, the Department of Infrastructure Development (MoIT), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (MoAL) and funded by the GoI-PTA, successfully conducted the second phase of capacity-building training on 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗧𝗞, 𝗧𝗦, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝗗 from 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 at Phuentsholing. A total of 49 engineers from the Irrigation Division, ROID offices, and Dzongkhag Administrations participated in the intensive hands-on program.

The training began with field sessions on RTK and TS setup, calibration, and survey ex*****on. Participants were then trained to import and process the collected data in LISCAD to produce clean and accurate datasets for engineering applications. The program also introduced Autodesk Civil 3D to the participants for contour generation and the creation of digital terrain surfaces. They further developed alignments within the surface, produced earthwork quantities, and generated cross-section drawings. These skills laid the foundation for designing roads, irrigation systems, and other linear infrastructure.

This training emphasized the importance of accurate survey data and modern modelling tools, equipping engineers with practical skills that enhance national capacity and support resilient, well-planned infrastructure development across Bhutan.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐈𝐃, 𝐌𝐨𝐈𝐓

The 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, in collaboration with the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟
𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 (𝐌𝐨𝐀𝐋) and funded by 𝐆𝐨𝐈-𝐏𝐓𝐀, successfully conducted a seven-day training on 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 (Hydrological modelling for irrigation application system) for 42 engineers from Dzongkhags, ROID offices, and the Irrigation Division from 𝟏𝟕–𝟐𝟑 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

The program aimed to strengthen engineers’ capacity in hydrological assessment to support data-driven decision-making for climate-resilient infrastructure. A key focus was improving the accuracy of water-discharge estimation at irrigation intake points using advanced modelling software—critical for effective planning, design, and mitigation of water-conveyance systems.
Due to the absence of weather stations, real-time hydrological data, especially precipitation at sub-catchment levels, has been limited, leading to reliance on empirical formulas and uncertain
designs. The training provided essential modelling skills to overcome these challenges, enabling engineers to better evaluate water yield and enhance intake and headwork design with
appropriate mitigation measures.

The knowledge gained is not merely theoretical, it builds vital technical capacity, empowering engineers to make confident, evidence-based decisions and justify the design of climate-resilient
water infrastructure irrigation systems.

📢𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬

The Department of Infrastructure Development, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, invites proposals from eligible national consulting firms for the “𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭”.

𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐃: 𝟐𝟐𝟑𝟔𝟑

The Terms of Reference (ToR) can be downloaded from www.egp.gov.bt and the proposals must be submitted through the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system no later than 𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌, 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. For clarifications, please contact us via the e-GP platform or email at [email protected] during office hours.

This project is funded through Global Environment Facility-LDCF and is implemented by the Government of Bhutan in partnership with UNDP Bhutan.

Learn more: https://www.egp.gov.bt/resources/common/AllTenders.jsp?h=f

e-GP | Electronic Government Procurement System, RGoB e-GP System of the Royal Government of Bhutan facilitates all Procuring Agencies to publish the Tenders, Corrigendum and Notification of Contract Award.

𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 💧

On the auspicious day of 24 September 2025, a new water supply system for the Pamtsho and Jungzhina communities was officially inaugurated in the gracious presence of Hon’ble Minister Chandra Bdr. Gurung (Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, Royal Government of Bhutan) and H.E. Masato Kanda, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

🔹 1.4 MLD Water Treatment Plant
🔹 23 km of distribution network
🔹 260 smart AMR household connections
🔹 Nu. 123.45 million investment
🔹 1,378 households to benefit

Implemented by Thimphu Thromde and the Department of Infrastructure Development (DoID), MoIT as the Project Management Unit (PMU), this is part of two out of five civil works packages under the Water Flagship Program Support Project, jointly funded by the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) and ADB.

But this is more than infrastructure—
It’s a transformative step toward sustainable, modern, and resilient water management, shifting from fragmented and unreliable sources to a centralized system that delivers safe and reliable drinking water 24/7, now and for generations to come

𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 - 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

The Project Management Unit (PMU) of the UNDP Bhutan-Global Environment Facility funded ACREWAS Project (Advancing Climate Resilience of the Water Sector in Bhutan) under the Department of Infrastructure Development, MoIT conducted a four-day workshop titled “𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩” from 9th-12th September, 2025 at Paro.

The Workshop brought together key officials and partners from the Gasa Dzongkhag, Punakha Dzongkhag Administration, Tsirang Dzongkhag Administration, Department of Water, Department of Forests and Park Services, UNDP Bhutan and PMU.
The objectives of the workshops are to:
- Review project progress and key achievements
- Share lessons learned and best practices
- Discuss innovations for scale-up across sites
- Review environmental, social, and gender impacts
- Align quarterly plans with available budgets and priorities
- Strengthen coordination and accountability among partners

The workshop fostered collaboration, learning, and forward planning to ensure more effective and impactful implementation in the coming quarter.

𝐌𝐨𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐎𝐈𝐃 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫

Last week, a team from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), led by the Director General of the Department of Infrastructure Development (DoID), embarked on a four-day familiarization tour to the Regional Offices of Infrastructure Development (ROID) in Punakha, Tsirang, Paro, and Phuentsholing.

The sessions were highly productive, with active participation from the ROID team and Chief Dzongkhag Engineers. The tour was a crucial step in strengthening coordination and aligning our efforts towards ensuring quality infrastructure across the kingdom. Key discussions focused on:
✅ Clarifying roles, responsibilities, and collaborative frameworks between departments, regional offices, and dzongkhags.
✅ Updates on new initiatives like BSR updates, capacity building programs, and the GIMS procurement system.
✅ Addressing on-ground challenges and brainstorming solutions together.

Thank you to the teams at the ROIDs and to the Chief Dzongkhag Engineers for their valuable insights and warm hospitality. This collaborative spirit is key to building a stronger, more resilient Bhutan!

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𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬

On 16 August 2025, the 1.44 km Khameythang Irrigation Channel was formally handed over by M/s. Rinzin Construction Pvt. Ltd., Paro to the Department of Agriculture, MoAL, and subsequently transferred to the Khameythang community through the Dzongkhag Administration, Samdrup Jongkhar

The scheme will provide a reliable irrigation water supply to 213.5 acres of wetland and 40 acres of dryland, directly benefiting 87 households of Khameythang Chiwog under Phuntshothang Gewog, Samdrupjongkhar Dzongkhag. With year-round water access, farmers can fully cultivate their landholdings, improve crop yields, and reduce their vulnerability to erratic rainfall.

The project was designed and implemented under the supervision of the Irrigation Division, DoID, MoIT, with guidance from the Department of Agriculture and close support from the Local Government. Completed within nine months at a total cost of Nu. 31.36 million, it marks a major milestone in strengthening the region’s agricultural infrastructure.

Funded through the Bhutan For Life initiative, the irrigation channel is expected to ensure continuous water availability, enhance water security, improve agricultural productivity, and build climate resilience within the farming community.

The handover ceremony was graced by the Drungpa of Samdrupcholing Drungkhag, Samdrupjongkhar, alongside Gewog officials, representatives from the implementing agency, and members of the local community—ushering in a new era for the Khameythang farming community.