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Ministry of Works and Human Settlement (Bhutan)

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Ministry of Works and Human Settlement
Agency overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Bhutan
Minister responsible

Ministry of Works and Human Settlement (Bhutan) is ministry of Bhutan responsible for enabling provision of physical infrastructure, and embodying the Bhutanese cultural and traditional values to foster socio-economic development.[1]

Departments

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The Ministry of Works and Human Settlement (MoWHS) has three departments:[2]

  • Department of Roads
  • Department of Engineering Services
  • Department of Human Settlement

These departments are supported by the Directorate Services, comprising the Human Resource and Finance Divisions, and the Procurement, Administration and ICT Sections.[3]

Three other agencies namely, the Bhutan Standards Bureau (erstwhile Standards and Quality Control Authority),[4] National Housing Development Corporation[5] and the Construction Development Board of Bhutan,[6] which were previously part of the ministry, are now autonomous agencies.

Minister

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References

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  1. ^ "Vision & Mission – Ministry of Works and Human Settlement".
  2. ^ "Ministry of Works and Human Settlement". Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Ministry of Works and Human Settlement". Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Bhutan Standards Bureau". Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  5. ^ "National Housing Development Corporation Limited". Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Construction Development Board". Retrieved 16 April 2022.