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Twelfth Five Year Plan Document (Volume III)
© Copyright Gross National Happiness Commission (2019)

Published by: Gross National Happiness Commission, Royal Government of
Bhutan.
ISBN: 978-99936-55-04-6
ISBN: 978-99936-55-05-3
Twelfth Five Year Plan (2018-2023), Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde
“Looking ahead, we have a new five-year plan, and a great number of

responsibilities of national importance before us. We must work together in
order to build an extraordinary, strong, secure, and peaceful future for Bhutan.”
His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo
111th National Day, Samtse, 17th December, 2018
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PRIME MINISTER
2nd February, 2019
FOREWORD
The 12th Five Year Plan (FYP) commences amid numerous auspicious occasions that hold special
significance for all Bhutanese. Our Nation celebrated the 12th year of glorious reign of His Majesty
The Druk Gyalpo and 111 years of the institution of Monarchy and nation building. The nation
continues to enjoy the blessings of Yabjey-Damba, His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo. It witnessed
the 22nd year of tireless service by His Holiness the 70th Je Khenpo for the wellbeing of the country and
its people. The Nation’s Son, His Royal Highness The Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck continues
to be a source of unbounded joy for all Bhutanese citizens. The Third Parliamentary election was
successfully held with increased people’s participation in the electoral process. That the Election
Commission of Bhutan and Bhutan Broadcasting Service were conferred well-deserved high awards
by His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo reflects their eminent role in the success of the elections.
In addition, Bhutan will be graduating from the list of Least Developed Countries (LDC) by 2023.
Meeting the eligibility criteria for graduation is a testament of the hard work of the people of Bhutan
with the support of key development partners. Even though Bhutan has fulfilled the two required
indicators for graduation, the fact that we are yet to cross the threshold for economic vulnerability
is a source of concern. It is a reminder of the work that remains to address the last mile challenge
of development and ensure continued progress towards creating an inclusive and prosperous Gross
National Happiness (GNH) state. The 12th FYP will be Bhutan’s last five year plan as an LDC. At
this critical stage in our development history, Bhutan looks to the continued support of all its
development partners to implement the 12th FYP. It is also a call to all public servants, the private
sector, civil society organisations and citizens to work together to achieve the noble aspirations of
the 12th FYP and live up to the trust bestowed on each one of us by His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo.
With the objective of Just, Harmonious and Sustainable Society through enhanced Decentralisation,
the 12th FYP and its 17 national key result areas are drawn from the timeless vision and wisdom
emanating from the Golden Throne. Reflecting Bhutan’s status as an active member of the global
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community, it also takes into consideration the Sustainable Development Goals and other regional
and international commitments. The Plan has been shaped by extensive consultations held over a
period of two years with wide ranging groups of stakeholders. The outcome is a 12th FYP that is a
National Development Plan reflecting the aspirations and concerns of the people of Bhutan. Pledges
of elected Government as well as selected pledges of the other three political parties have been
incorporated into the Plan following rigorous assessment. Lessons learnt from 11th FYP have also
proved useful in changing how we plan and implement better.
The 12th FYP formulation, execution and implementation are underpinned by the principles of
coordination, consolidation and collaboration to achieve greater gains. True to the objective of
enhancing decentralisation, resources have been doubled for LGs in the 12th FYP compared to
11th FYP resulting in an equal share of capital resources as the Central Agencies. The Division
of Responsibilities Framework has also been revised to provide greater decentralisation of roles,
functions and authority to the local governments. Another new feature of the 12th FYP is the
Government’s flagship programmes that aims to address issues of national priority. The programme
areas have been chosen to ensure that critical issues such as youth unemployment, water security
and poverty reduction are addressed in a coherent manner within a five year period.
Unlike past plan periods, the 12th FYP period commences from 1st November, 2018 and will end
on 31st October, 2023 in order to align with the Government’s tenure. Implementation will be
rigorously monitored through the government performance management system to ensure that
results are achieved. Progress will be reviewed during the annual and mid-term reviews to ensure
that corrective measures and mid-course corrections are made in a timely manner.
The 12th FYP is unprecedented both in size and scope and will demand utmost dedication on the
part of the over 54,000 public servants across the country. It sets out an ambitious agenda and will
be the biggest plan implemented thus far with an outlay of Nu. 310 billion, an increase of nearly
38 percent over the 11th FYP. An inclusive plan has been formulated, adequate resources mobilised
with qualified public servants to implement the activities. All required causes and conditions are in
place to ensure that what has been planned can be delivered. I take this opportunity to call upon all
Bhutanese as well as our development partners, civil society organisations, political parties, private
sector and other stakeholders to work together to build a strong, secure and peaceful future for our
nation.
TASHI DELEK.
(DR. LOTAY TSHERING)

CHAIRPERSON OF THE GNH COMMISSION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Background....................................................................................................... 1
2. Thromde Map................................................................................................... 1
3. Key Strategies ................................................................................................... 2
4. Resource Allocation Formula (RAF) for Thromde ‘A’s............................... 2
5. Resource Allocation (Capital Grant Share).................................................. 8
6. Thromde Key Result Areas (LGKRAs) at a Glance..................................... 8
7. LGKRA 1: Gainful employment created and local economy enhanced (3

KPIs).................................................................................................................. 9
7.1. Programme Summary and Strategies................................................. 11
7.2. Programme Output Matrix.................................................................. 13
7.3 Projected Annual Targets..................................................................... 14
7.4 Programme Activity and Outlay ......................................................... 14
8. LGKRA 2: Livability, safety and Sustainability of Human Settlements

Improved (14 KPIs)......................................................................................... 15
8.3. Projected Annual Targets..................................................................... 23
8.4. Programme Activity and Outlay ......................................................... 25
9. LGKRA 3: Transparent, effective and efficient public service delivery

enhanced (3 KPIs)............................................................................................ 26
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10. LGKRA 4: Quality of Education & Skills improved (7 KPIs).................... 31

10.2. Programme Output Matrix ................................................................. 35
11. LGKRA 5: Health and nutrition of Thromde residents enhanced (7 KPIs)

39
11.3. Annual Plan Targets.............................................................................. 44
12. LGKRA 6: Culture & Traditions preserved and promoted (6 KPIs)......... 45

12.1. Programme Summary and Strategies.................................................. 47
12.3 Projected Annual Targets..................................................................... 48
13. LGKRA 7: Carbon neutral, climate and disaster resilient development

enhanced (3 KPIs)............................................................................................ 50
13.3. Projected Annual Target........................................................................ 53
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14. LGKRA 8: Gender Equality Promoted and Women and Girls Empowered
(4 KPIs).............................................................................................................. 55
15. LGKRA 9: Democracy & Decentralization Strengthened (4 KPIs).......... 60

15.1 Programme Summary and Strategies................................................. 60
15.4. Programme Activity and Outlay .......................................................... 63
16. Common Minimum Infrastructure............................................................... 64

17. Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Thromde ...................... 65
18. Collaborating Agencies and Requirements.................................................. 67
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1. Background
Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde is located in the south-eastern foothills of the
country bordering the Indian state of Assam. It has six Demkhongs with an area
of 4.47 sq.km and resident population of 8,609 (PHCB, 2017). It is the smallest
Thromde ‘A’ in terms of area and population.
Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde is a self governing municipality with an elected

Thrompon, Thromde Thuemis and a Thromde Tshogde in place since January,
2011.
2. Thromde Map
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3. Key Strategies
The key strategies identified in the 12th FYP are:
1. Develop and improve critical infrastructures and ensure standards and

quality;
2. Identify, build and strengthen critical HR capacity and skills and ensure
their effective and efficient management and utilization;
3. Initiate PPP arrangement and hire experts for planning and
implementation to offset lack of HR capacity and skills;
4. Promote and strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprises of all types;
5. Increase contracting and outsourcing of works and services while
ensuring quality and value for money;
6. Identify issues, opportunities and mitigating interventions related to
cross-cutting issues and themes such as gender, climate, environment,
disaster, poverty, population and vulnerable and disabled people, etc.
during plan and Strategies formulation;
7. Tap incentives and sectoral support available through various policies
such as EDP, Fiscal Incentives Policy, Thromde Finance Policy, CSMI
Policy, etc. for local development and economic/business growth.
8. Identify land in collaboration with National Land Commission during
the plan preparation phase to develop/facilitate development of
infrastructure for business/enterprises/industries/service centers and
for other social development; and
9. Explore different revenue sources for becoming self-sustainable.
4. Resource Allocation Formula (RAF) for Thromde ‘A’s

Thromde ‘A’- RAF Criteria and Weights
Criteria & Weight Sub-Criteria & Weight Description/Indicator
Number of resident population of the

Population (10%)
Thromde (PHCB, 2017)
1. Population (15%) Number of resident population per area (sq.
Population Density (5%) Inverse km) of Thromde (PHCB, 2017 & Thromde
Administrations)
Level of happiness and general wellbeing
2. GNH Index (10%) GNH Index (10%) Inverse of the population in the Thromde (GNH
Survey Report, 2015)
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Criteria & Weight Sub-Criteria & Weight Description/Indicator
Number of households without access to

reliable water (unavailability of water at
least during the critical time 5AM-8AM,
Unreliable Water Supply (20%)
11AM-2 PM and 5PM-9PM and adequate
for washing and cooking) in the Gewog
(PHCB 2017)
3. Health (30%)
Number of households without access to
improved sanitation facilities (households
Unhygienic Sanitation (10%) without pour flush, ventilated improved pit,
pit latrine with slab and composting toilet)
in the Gewog (PHCB 2017)
Students’ Performance (15%) Pass % (40%) of students in class X in BCSE

4. Education (15%)
Inverse (Pupil Performance Report, 2018, BCSEA)
Average number of days of participation in

Cultural Participation (5%)
5. Culture (5%) socio-cultural activities in the Dzongkhag
Inverse
(GNH Survey Report, 2015)
Number of people discontented with air
Air pollution (5%)
pollution in the Thromde (PHCB, 2017)
6. Environment (15%) Number of people affected by inadequate
Waste Disposal and Litter (10%) waste disposal sites or littering (PHCB,
2017)
Number of people discontented with crime
Crime and Violence (5%)
and violence in the Thromde (PHCB, 2017)
7. Safety (10%) Number of cars per population in the
Traffic Congestion (5%) Thromde leading to traffic congestion
(PHCB, 2017 & RSTA Administrative Data)
Thromde: Rationale and expenditure objectives of capital grants allocation under

each criterion and sub-criteria of RAF
Sl. No. Criteria RAF (Nu. in million)

1. Population (15%) 172.270
2. GNH Index (10%) 276.600
3. Health (30%) 250.190
4. Education (15%) 357.814
5. Culture (5%) 92.767
6. Environment (15%) 210.440
7. Safety (10%) 70.000
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Figure 1: Criteria based Resource Allocation and expenditure objective for

Thromde
1. Population is the first criteria used for resource allocation for Thromde ‘A’s,
and is measured by two sub-criteria; 1. Number of resident population, and
2. Population density. The grant allocated under sub-criteria 1 and 2 are Nu.
172.270 million and Nu. 114.06 million respectively.
Under sub-criteria 1, larger the number of resident population in the

Thromde, more resource is allocated. Allocation of grant under this sub-
criteria offers the best possible equal per capita resource allocation, in an
objective and transparent manner, which correlates to developmental
issues and needs faced by the resident population. The grant is allocated to
encourage and direct Thromdes to invest in priority interventions to develop
and improve urban infrastructure, amenities and facilities, which are also
disaster-resilient. It is also to improve quality, speed and effectiveness of
public service delivery and addressing citizens’ grievances, encourage
industries, reduce urban poverty, create urban employment, and make
urban settlements clean, beautiful and livable.
Sub-criteria 2 is unique and is calculated as ‘inverse of population density’,
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whereby Thromdes with higher population density receive lesser resource.

The rationale behind this being that, generally the cost of providing utility
services declines as population density increases due to economies of scale.
For example, denser settlements which is due to human settlement in every
available space in the Thromde, has the potential for large scale production
and low cost distribution thereby bringing about greater economies of scale.
Infrastructure is spread over shorter distances per unit of output, thereby
requiring lower maintenance costs and preventing loss of resources (such
as water and electricity) as well as lowering both unit production and
distribution costs. Grant allocation under this sub-criteria is to encourage
and direct the Thromdes to invest in achieving inclusivity, connectedness
and cost effective provision of infrastructure, facilities and utility services
benefiting majority of the urban population.
2. GNH index which reflects the level of happiness and general wellbeing of
the urban population from the lens of nine domain is the second criteria
used for resource allocation for Thromde ‘A’s. The grant allocation under
GNH Index is Nu. 276.60 million. Inverse of GNH Index is used for resource
allocation, whereby less happier Thromdes receive more resource.
The grant is allocated to encourage and direct Thromde to invest in priority

interventions to enhance conducive conditions and provide holistic
development support to improve well-being and happiness of the people.
Focus will particularly be on less happier people such as women, rural
residents, widowed, divorced or separated people, less educated, unemployed
people especially youth and disabled, and in improving psychological well-
being (anger, frustration, spirituality), community vitality (belonging),
and cultural diversity (Driglam Namzha), which have suffered significant
reduction in sufficiency in the Thromdes. Provision of awareness, education,
and health services, innovative activities and other urban support like child-
care creches, ECCDs, non-formal education, etc. are priorities requiring
attention.
3. Health is the third criteria for resource allocation and is measured by two
sub-criteria namely; 1. Number of households without access to reliable
water for drinking, washing and cooking, and 2. Number of households
without access to improved sanitation facilities, in the Thromde area.
The grant allocation under sub-criteria 1 is Nu. 187.52 million, which is
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the highest allocation compared to other sub-criteria, reflecting severity of

drinking water issues in Thromdes. Grant allocation under sub-criteria 2
is Nu. 63.00 million, which is to encourage and direct Thromdes to invest
in priority interventions to provide 24x7 safe drinking water for all within
12 FYP, reliable water for washing and sanitation, and quality drainage,
sewerage and waste management system.
Thromdes experiencing more unreliable water supply and more unhygienic
sanitation will receive more resource.
4. Education is the fourth criteria for Thromde resource allocation and is

measured by sub-criteria, Students’ Performance in class X in BCSE’. The
grants allocation under the sub-criteria is Nu. 357.81 million. The inverse
of education criteria is used, which means more resource is allocated to
Thromdes with lower students’ performance.
The grant is allocated is to encourage and direct the Thromdes to invest in

priority interventions to enhance and achieve education access and quality,
professional development of teachers, improve school infrastructure and
services particularly required toilet ratio for boys and girls, promote school
agriculture, enhance student’s performance, learning outcomes, and prepare
students for job market. Focus will also be given to support out-of-school
children in the Thromde to ensure their school attendance and completion.
5. Culture is the fifth criteria used for resource allocation and is measured
by sub-criteria: Average number of days of participation in socio-cultural
activities in the Thromde, and grant allocation is Nu. 92.77 million. The
inverse of criteria is used, which means more resource is allocated to
Thromdes with lower average number of days of participation in social-
cultural activities.
Cultural preservation, promotion and participation by people in cultural

activities are important aspects of our unique identity and social fabric
influencing community vitality. The grant is allocated to encourage and
direct Thromdes to invest in priority interventions, especially preservation
and promotion of any intangible culture and tradition in the Thromdes.
Cultural practices, traditions and values that are threatened with extinction
need to be preserved and promoted through documentation, awareness and
education on folk songs and stories, dances and local festivals, our unique
identity and features of settlements, and social, family and neighbourly
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cohesion. Important interventions would also be to improve psychological

well-being (spirituality), community vitality (belonging) and cultural
diversity (Driglam Namzha), which have suffered significant reduction in
sufficiency so far in the Thromdes. Volunteerism, participation in socio-
environment, cultural activities and Programmemes will also be promoted
to foster a healthy, responsible and vibrant community.
6. Environment is the sixth criteria used for resource allocation, and is

measured by two sub-criteria, namely: 1. Number of people affected by
inadequate waste disposal sites or littering in the Thromde, and 2. Number of
people discontented with air pollution in the Thromde. The grant allocation
under sub-criteria 1 and 2 are Nu. 69.94 million and Nu. 140.00 million
respectively. Higher the number of people affected by waste and litter and
higher the number of people discontented with air pollution, higher the
resource allocation to Thromdes.
A surge in population and urbanization in Thromdes, brings about

increase in construction activities, number of vehicles, waste generation,
and polution of air, land and water. The grant is allocated to encourage
and direct Thromdes to invest in priority interventions to institute proper
waste disposal and management system. In particular it will promote waste
segregation, reduction, reusing, recycling, eco-friendly construction and
make towns and settlements green, clean and beautiful through awareness
and education.
7. Safety is the seventh and last criteria for Thromdes’ resource allocation, and
is measured by two sub-criteria, namely: 1. Number of people discontented
with crime and violence in Thromde; and 2. Congestion (Number of cars
per population) in Thromde. The grants allocation under sub-criteria 1
and 2 are Nu. 70.00 million and Nu. 113.6 million respectively. Thromdes
receive more resource allocation for more urban crime and violence, and
more numbers of cars per population.
As the population grows and modernizes, and urbanization sets in the

Thromdes, there are increasing social, economic and livability problems.
The grant is allocated to encourage and direct Thromdes to invest in
priority interventions to develop and improve community infrastructure,
recreational and entertainment facilities, and conduct educational activities
and volunteerism to reduce and deter crime and violence. Focus will
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also need to be placed on promoting and developing efficient and good

public transport system,managing traffic and car congestion, designating
appropriate vehicle parking spaces, and roads, pedestrian and bi-cycling
trails.
5. Resource Allocation (Capital Grant Share)

Capital Grant Allocation (Nu. in Million)
Sl. No Thromde
Formula (RAF) CMI Total
1 Samdrupjongkhar 1543.91 32.00 1575.91
6. Thromde Key Result Areas (LGKRAs) at a Glance

1. LGKRA 1: Gainful employment created and local economy enhanced
2. LGKRA 2: Livability, safety and sustainability of human settlements
improved
3. LGKRA 3: Transparent, effective and efficient public service delivery
enhanced
4. LGKRA 4: Quality of education & skills improved
5. LGKRA 5: Health and nutrition of Thromde residents enhanced
6. LGKRA 6: Culture and traditions preserved and promoted
7. LGKRA 7: Carbon neutral, climate and disaster resilient development
enhanced
8. LGKRA 8: Democracy and decentralization strengthened
9. LGKRA 9: Gender equality promoted, women and girls empowered
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7. LGKRA 1: Gainful employment created and local economy enhanced (3 KPIs)
Baseline Data collection

NKRA KPI Description Unit Target Data source Remarks
(Base year) methodology
This indicator measures

NKRA 1: creation of non-farm
Macroeconomic CSMIs such as Hotels,
stability ensured Restaurants, workshops/
NKRA 2: firms/plants (IT&
Economic electronic shops, cobbler
diversity and Number of & saloon, dry cleaning,
productivity new CSMIs Internet café, handicrafts 500 Administrative Administrative NT=New
enhanced. supported and house, clothing & textiles Number 343 (2016) (NT=157, Data, Thromde Record, Regional Target,
strengthened house, furniture house, C=500) Administration Trade Office. C=Cumulative
NKRA 3: (non-farms) tourism related firms &
Poverty eradicated agents, mining & water
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and inequality related firms etc. The
reduced. CSMIs can be in clusters,
Business Incubation
NKRA 11: Centre or stand alone
Productive industries
and gainful
employment Income
This indicator measures Administrative
created. collected by CT: 24 Administrative
total income from Nu. 12.89 (2016) Data, Thromde
Thromde from NT:11 Record.
products and services. Administration
services.
paid jobs (farm and non-
farm) created earning
cash and income. A job
is defined as a profession
or a work earning
cash or payment. The
number of jobs created
to be distinguished Administrative
Jobs created C: 350 Administrative
by 1) jobs created Number 100 (2017) data, Thromde
(non- farm) NT: 250 Record.
solely by Thromde’s Administration
plan interventions, 2)
jobs created through
partnership of Thromde
and central agencies
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and 3) jobs created by
private entities with
support/facilitation from
Thromde.

7.1. Programme Summary and Strategies
Programme Title: Economic development and job creation
Objective: To enhance local economy and create gainful employment
Collaborating Agency/ies: MoEA/MoLHR/MoAF/MoF/MoIC/TCB
Programme Strategies
The resident population of Thromde as per PHCB, 2017 is 8,609 with population
density of 2,086 per sq.km. The urban population has been increasing overtime
due to rural-urban migration, increase in number of urban centers, and
expansion of the geographical boundaries of the Thromde areas. The Thromde
has unemployment rate of 3.2% (PHCB, 2017) and there is a need of expansion
of existing and developing of new CSMIs to create employment opportunities.
The town also serves as the transit stop for all tourists entering or leaving Bhutan
through Indo-Bhutan border. As per regional immigration office record, 2017,
the Samdrup Jongkhar received 3,582 Indian tourist and 847 international
tourists. Despite having potential for tourism, the Thromde so far has not been
able to fully reap the tourism benefits due to lack of innovative tourism products
in place. The Thromde has limited number of tourist standard infrastructures
and facilities such as tourist hotels and home stays. As such, there is a dearth of
developing and diversifying unique tourism products.
Thus to address the issues Thromde will undertake following strategies;

1. Form Thromde Business/Economic Development Committee with
representatives from Thromde, Bhutan Chamber for Commerce and
Industry, Ministry of Labour and Human Resource, Regional Immigration
office, Regional Trade office, Regional Revenue and Customs office and
Business community.
The committee shall:
a. Prepare local economic growth and job creation Strategies and plan.
b. The committee shall facilitate, collaborate with relevant stakeholders
to seek information on number of new job seekers in addition to the
current number of 250 jobs to be created as 12 FYP target. The job
seekers will be associated with their background information such
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as skills and qualification that they possess, age, gender, their area
of interests and any business ideas and plans that they may have.
Information on number of jobs available and number of prospective
jobs to be created by various existing and upcoming businesses/CSMIs
will be identified and mapped. As per the market requirement, 250 job
seekers will be trained in relevant entrepreneurship skills.
2. Implement Local Area Plans (LAP) for development by providing basic

municipal services and facilities such as road, water, waste management
services, waste water management etc.., encouraging landowners and
investors in developing CSMIs.
3. Facilitate and support development of tourism (Home stays (Dewathang),

bird watching (12kms from town), museum (Dewathang), cable cars
(between S/Jongkhar and Dewathang), standard tourist hotels (S/Jongkhar
and Dewathang), water park at Samdrup Jongkhar, showcase of local
products, religious monuments) and explore area for tourism products and
marketing in collaboration with Tourism Council of Bhutan.
4. Outsource municipal services (Parking fee collection, public toilet

management, waste collection etc) on the condition to recruit Bhutanese
employees.
5. Explore and manage revenue sources through revenue management system

(RMS).
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7.2. Programme Output Matrix
Baseline
Outcome Output Weight Output Indicator Unit Weight Plan Target
(Base Year)
Functional and
Number of new CSMIs (non farm) supported and
Productive CSMIs Number 15 343 (2016) 500
15 strengthened.
established
Thromde Economic Development committee formed. Date 15 NA 2020
Gainful Local jobs potential identification and employment,
Date 10 NA 2020
employment prospect verification study in place
Gainful Jobs created 65
created and Local job creation Strategies and plan in place Date 10 NA 2020
local economy No. of job seekers trained on market relevant skills Number 15 NA 250
enhanced No. of jobs created Number 15 100 (2017) 250
Tourism infrastructure
10 No. of functional tourism infrastructure and products Number 10 NA 7
and products in place
Gainful employment
Nu in
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created and local 10 Income collected by Thromde from services. 10 12.89 (2017) 13
million.
economy enhanced
7.3 Projected Annual Targets
Projected Annual Target

Sl.
KPI
No FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
1 No. of new CSMIs (non-farm) supported and strengthened. Planning phase 79 78
2 No. of Jobs created 50 50 50 50 50
Local jobs potential identification and employment, prospect
3 Planning phase January, 2020 - - -
verification study in place
4 Local job creation Strategies and plan in place Planning phase January, 2020 - - -
5 No. of job seekers trained on market relevant skills 50 50 50 50 50
6 No. of functional tourism infrastructure and products Planning phase 1 2 3 1
7 Thromde Economic Development Committee formed. May 2020 - - -
8 Income collected by Thromde from services. 13 13 13 13 13
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7.4 Programme Activity and Outlay
Sl. Indicative plan outlay

Output Activity Activity Location Remarks
No. (Capital) Nu in million
1. Functional and Productive CSMIs established Capacity Building and

Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde 63.00 RGoB

1 2. Tourist arrival by bed nights Infrastructure Development
3. Gainful jobs created Total 63.00
Major Sub Activities
Establish water park 30.00
Construct of museum 17.00

8. LGKRA 2: Livability, safety and Sustainability of Human Settlements Improved
(14 KPIs)
NKRA: 15
Area of vehicle This indicator measures Administrative
Livability, safety Administrative NT=New Target
parking [public] the % of parking area to % 0.1 (2017) NT=0.16 Data, Thromde
and Sustainability of Record. C=Cumulative
to total area the total Thromde area CT=0.26 Administration.
Human Settlements
Improved This indicator measures
NKRA:8 Water, food Administrative
Proper taxi and taxis and bus bays with Administrative NT=New Target
and Nutrition security Number 6 (2017) NT=4 Data, Thromde
bus bays in place proper blacktopped and Record. C=Cumulative
ensured CT=10 Administration.
standard size/shape
NKRA:9 This indicator measures
Infrastructure, proportion of length
Communication Roads without
of urban roads without Administrative
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and Public Service potholes and Administrative
potholes and without % 80 (2018) NT: 10 Data, Thromde
Delivery Improved without running Record.
running water over it CT:90 Administration.
NKRA:6 Carbon water
from the total length of
Neutral, Climate and urban roads
Disaster Resilient
Development
Enhanced Proper traffic/ This indicator measures 1. Zebra crossing 2.
NKRA:3 Poverty safety signage types of traffic/safety Speed Breakers 3.
Administrative
eradicated and and facilities signage and facilities CT: 9 Administrative Visual Stimulators
Number 4(2017) Data, Thromde
inequality reduced for urban roads such as zebra crossings, NT:5 Record. 4. Traffic signs &
Administration.
NKRA:10 Women and and pedestrian traffic signs, speed symbols 4. Crash
Girls Empowered footpath breakers etc. barriers 5. Railings
This indicator
Initiatives to measures initiatives
Administrative
maintain green such as plantation, Administrative
% 3 (2018) 3 Data, Thromde Annually
area/ public urban landscaping, Record.
Administration.
space development of buffer
zone etc…

Street lights CT:779 Administrative LAP IV, Extended
number of new street Number 529 (2018) Data, Thromde
installed NT:250 Record. Area
lights installed. Administration.

length of road side Whole Dewathang
Administrative
Length of proper footpath to total urban Administrative Area & certain
Km 8.5 (2018) NT=10 Data, Thromde
footpath road constructed. Off Record. parts in S/Jongkhar
CT=18.5 Administration.
street footpath may also Town
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be initiated
the number of initiatives Five initiatives
by Thromde to annually.
reduce annual crimes 1. Street lights
example: Installation 2. Awareness
Initiatives to of CCTV, Street lights, Administrative 3. CCTV
Administrative
reduce annual awareness Programmes, Number 5 (2018) 5 Data, Thromde 4. Coordination
Record.
crimes recreational facilities, Administration. of relevant
managing bars and stakeholders.
drayangs, working 5. Managing bars/
closely with law drayangs/karaoke
enforcement and
regulatory agencies etc.
Amount of solid This indicator measures Administrative
Administrative
waste disposed total amount of waste MT/day 5 (2017) NT:3 Data, Thromde
Record.
to landfill disposed to landfill Administration.

amount of waste
recycled especially
plastics from total Administrative
Amount of CT:12 Administrative
waste produced in MT/year 10 (2017) Data, Thromde
Waste Recycled NT:2 Record.
Thromde through use Administration.
of modern as well as
natural/environmental
technology and methods
Households % of households Administrative
Administrative
segregating waste segregating waste by % 0 (2017) NT:100 Data, Thromde
Record.
at source bio-degradable and non- Administration.
bio-degradable
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% of HHs connected
to integrated waste and
LAP connected sewer management
to integrated infrastructure. This
waste/sewer indicator will also Administrative
Administrative
management measure reduction of Number 1 (2017) Data, Thromde
Record.
infrastructure nos. of raw sewer and NT:3 Administration.
and collection household waste water
system going or spilling directly
into the river, streams
and any other water
bodies
This indicator measures NT: 12.5 Administrative Administrative
Ridership in 7.5 (2017)
the % of urban % CT:20 Data, Thromde Record.
public transport
population using public Administration.
(Bus)
transport (bus)
smart city initiatives
taken up such as
promoting tourism and
other living attractions,
promoting efficient use
of water and energy, CCTV, City
reducing demand side of addressing system,
Smart city services and resources, Administrative My City, public
C: 10 Administrative
initiatives in energy and waste Number 6 (2018) Data, Thromde transport, G2C,
NT:4 Record.
place. disposal, car sharing, Administration. Toursim,Digital
guaranteed ride to home board, water park,
by public transport, free mobile apps
wifi, CCTV coverage,
online information on
city bus services, using
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technology to provide
efficient and equal
services etc.
This indicator
measures number
of infrastructures by Footpaths,
types with disabled recreational parks,
friendly facilities such Hospital, School

Infrastructure Administrative
as ramps, separate Administrative infrastructures,
with disabled Number 3 (2017) NT:7 Data, Thromde
toilet for disabled, Record. toilets
friendly facilities Administration.
proper footpath, lift (if
affordable), if lift is not
affordable service centers
can be on the ground
floor etc
Programme Title: Human Settlement Development
Objective: To improve livability, safety and sustainability of human settlements
Collaborating Agency/ies: MoWHS/Private/Business Community
The shortage of housing, declining infrastructures, congestion and water shortage

shows that the population of the town has increased over the period of five years.
The number of vehicle is also seen rising every year with record of 4046 in 2013
to 4627 in 2017 as registered by Regional Safety and Transport Office, Samdrup
Jongkhar, putting too much pressure on the existing infrastructures like roads and
environment through pollution. There is also increase in solid waste generation,
currently, from 3.5 MT/day to 5 MT/day filling up 20000 sq.ft landfill within
less than 5 years duration, which was suppose to last for 10 years. Also heavy
monsoon is leading to flooding and blocking the drainage system.
Thus to address the issues Thromde will undertake following strategies;
1. Open up Local Area Plan. The focus will be on providing basic municipal
services such as water supply, road connectivity, sewerage connectivity and
waste management.
2. Focus and invest in strengthening the existing urban infrastructure and

amenities such as maintenance of urban roads, footpaths, water supply and
street lights.
3. Outsourcing of preparation of master plans for storm water drain and water
supply.
4. Thromde will ensure provision of safe, clean and reliable water supply with
following interventions:
a. Ensuring household level storage tanks.
b. Replacing old household water distribution network.
c. Installing water meter connection at Household level.
d. Replacing defunct water meters.
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e. Revising water charges.

f. Exploring alternative water sources such as bore well and dug well.
g. Monitoring illegal water tapping and water digitalization.
h. Forming water user group at Demkhong level.
5. Focus and invest in addressing annual crimes by:

a. Installing street lights and CCTV cameras in designated areas.
b. Monitoring entertainment places such as Drayangs/Bars/Karaoke.
c. Engaging youths in creating awareness Programmes to general public
on issues such as teenage pregnancy, substance abuse and domestic
violence.
d. Coordinate with Regional Custom office and RBP in monitoring inflow
of narcotic substances from bordering town.
6. Waste Management at Thromde level will be addressed by:

a. Introducing waste segregation at source (Bio-degradable and Non-
degradable) through awareness Programmes.
b. Upgrading and activating scrap dealers.
c. Instituting system of cleaning one’s own surrounding once a week with
close collaboration and monitoring by respective Demkhong Tshogpas
and Building Inspectors (Private and Government Buildings).
d. Collaborating with Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative in recycling and
reusing plastic wastes and in marketing their products.
e. Encouraging household/building level composting of bio-degradable
wastes at Dewathang.
f. Monitoring of illegal dumping of waste by installing CCTV cameras.
g. Thromde will also try to outsource waste management.
7. Facilitate and encourage private individuals and private sector to construct

adequate and affordable housing for the public. For that Thromde will
facilitate allotment of vacant land on lease.
8. Focus and undertake smart town initiatives like using technology, mobile
apps/information for making payment online, installation of wifi hotpots,
installation of digital boards and water ATM at strategic locations and
introducing rain water harvesting.
9. Traffic congestion will be addressed via introduction of public transport,

zebra cross and sign boards.
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Baseline
(Year)
Length of new road constructed Km 5 8 (2018) 9.5 (NT)
Length of urban road maintained. Km 5 10.5 (2018) 8 (NT)
Length of urban road concretized Km 4 NA 2 (NT)
Roads without potholes and without running water % 4 80 (2018) 90 (CT)
Length of proper footpath constructed. Km 4 8.5 (2018) 10 (NT)
Functional
infrastructure/ 46 Length of footpath maintained. Km 4 0.1 (2018) 8.5 (NT)
facilities developed. Initiatives to reduce housing issues. Number 4 1 (2018) 2 (CT)
Pothole policing and reporting mechanism
Date 3 NA 2018
established
Livability, safety Infrastructure with disabled friendly facilities. Number 4 3 (2017) 7 (NT)
and sustainability of
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Bridge constructed Number 5 3 (2018) 2 (NT)
human settlement
Bridge maintained Number 4 1 (2018) 2 (NT)
Improved.
Number of taxi and bus bays in place. Number 2 6 (2017) 4 (NT)
Awareness of general public on the use of public
% 3 70 (2017) 100 (CT)
transport.
Introduced safe, Ridership in public transport % 3 7.5 (2017) 20 (CT)
green and reliable Initiatives to increase ridership Number 3 NA 2 (NT)
20
public transport Four Times
system. Frequency of public transport Number 3 Twice (2017)
(NT)
Public transport services with facilities for senior
Number 3 2 (2017) 2
citizens, women, children and differently able people.
Area of vehicle parking % 3 0.1 (2017) 0.26 (CT)
Baseline
(Year)
Amount of solid waste recycled MT 2 (10)2017 12 (CT)
Amount of solid waste disposed to landfill MT 2.5 (5)2017 3 (NT)
Households segregating waste at source. % 2.5 NA 100 (NT)
S/Jongkhar
S/Jongkhar
Throm: 6
Throm: 6
Improved water, times a week
times a week
waste and 17 Frequency of waste collection per week. Number 2 Dewathang
Dewathang
sanitation system. Throm:2
Throm:2
times a week
times a week
(2018)
LAP connected to integrated waste/ sewer
Number 2 1 (2017) 3 (NT)
management infrastructure and collection system
Length of sewer network constructed Km 3 3.62 (2018) 24.8 (NT)
Length of sewer network maintained (Annually) Km 3 3.62 (2018) 3.62
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Number of new street lights installed Number 3 (529) 2018 250 (NT)
Enhanced public Functional street lights. Number 3 529 (2018) 779 (CT)
safety and security 13 Number of CCTVs installed in strategic location Number 3 7(2018) 12 (NT)
system Initiatives to reduce annual crimes Number 2 5 (2018) 5
Number of smart city initiatives Number 2 6 (2018) 4 (NT)
Recreational Initiatives to increase green area. Number 2 3 (2018) 3
amenities
4
developed and Recreational amenities developed. Number 2 8 (2018) 6 (NT)
maintained
8.3. Projected Annual Targets
SL. Projected Annual Target

KPI
No. FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
1 Area of vehicle parking [public] to total area 0.05 0 0.065 0.065 0.08
2 Proper taxi and bus bays in place Planning 2 1 1 0
3 Roads without potholes and without running water 82 84 86 88 90
Proper traffic/safety signage and facilities for urban roads and
4 Planning 2 1 1 1
pedestrian footpath
5 Initiatives to maintain green area/ public space 3 3 3 3 3
6 Number of new street lights installed. 17 60 60 60 53
7 Functional street lights 579 629 679 729 779
8 Number of CCTVs installed in strategic location Planning 3 3 3 3
9 Length of proper footpath Planning 3 3 2 2
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10 Length of footpath maintained Planning 2 2 2.5 2
11 Initiatives to reduce annual crimes 1 1 1 1 1
12 Amount of solid waste disposed to landfill 4 4 3 3 3
13 Amount of Waste Recycled 12 12 12 12 12
14 Households segregating waste at source 60 70 80 100 100
LAPs connected to integrated waste/sewer management
15 Planning 0 2 1 0
infrastructure and collection system
16 Length of sewer network constructed 0 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2
17 Length of sewer network maintained 3.62 3.62 3.62 3.62 3.62
S/Jongkhar Throm: 6 times a week
18 Frequency of waste collection per week
Dewathang Throm:2 times a week
Public transport services with facilities for senior citizens,
19 2 2 2 2 2
women, children and differently able people.
20 Infrastructure with disable-friendly facilities - - 3 2 2
SL. Projected Annual Target
KPI
No. FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
21 Ridership in public transport (Bus) Planning 20 20 20 20
22 Initiatives to increase ridership - - 1 1 -
23 Frequency of public transport 4 4 4 4 4
24 Smart city initiatives in place. Planning 1 1 1 1
25 Length of new roads constructed 3 2 2 2.5 0
26 Length of urban road maintained 2 2 2 2 0
27 Length of urban road concretized Planning 0 2 0 0
28 Number of recreational amenities developed Planning 1 2 2 1
29 Initiatives to reduce housing issues Planning 1 1 0 0
30 Pothole policing and reporting mechanism established. 2018
31 Bridge constructed 1 0 1 0 0
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32 Bridge maintained 0 0 1 1 0
33 Awareness of general public on the use of public transport 70 80 90 100 100
8.4. Programme Activity and Outlay
SL. No. Output Activity Activity Location Plan outlay (capital) Remarks
1. Functional infrastructure/facilities developed.
2. Introduced safe, green and reliable public transport system. Infrastructure
Samdrup Jongkhar
3. Improved water, waste and sanitation system. Development and 1184.74
1 Thromde.
4. Established and improved public service capacity development
5. Thromde sustainability ensured.
6. Enhanced public safety and security system
Total 1184.74
Construction of Town Hall 300.00
Construciton of low income housing for urban poor 50.00
Construction and maintenance of new urban roads, drains and footpaths 150.00
Up-gradation of existing urban roads 100.00
Construction of water treatment plant with trunk line 79.950
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Maintenance of existing water supply system 10.00
Water distribution network for Samdrup Jongkhar 79.04
Construction of parking space. 10.00
Construction of RCC bridge at LAP II & Montanga Area 100.00
Development of parks and recreational facilities 10.00
Construction of integrated Marketshed. 40.00
Up gradation of Marketshed at Dewathang 6.00
Construction of sewerage network and treatment plant 80.00
Training for Thromde staff 10.00
Install CCTVs in Designated Areas 30.00
Periodic maintenance of street lights 7.00
Installation of street lights 15.00
Construction of football satdium 50.00
Procurement of JCB and drain cleaning machines 15.00

9. LGKRA 3: Transparent, effective and efficient public service delivery enhanced (3
KPIs)
Data
Baseline
NKRA KPI Description Unit Target Data source collection Remarks
(Base year)
methodology
Service Delivery
Standards with SOPs
for Thromde public Administrative
% of Thromde services Date NA 2018 Data, Thromde
service delivery Record.
with SOPs Administration.
NKRA 9: developed and
Infrastructure, operationalised
communication
and public Administrative
Proportion of services all Thromde services Administrative
services improved % 25 (2018) 100 Data, Thromde
delivered as per TAT including commonly Record.
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NKRA 13: Administration.
availed services of G2C.
Democracy and
decentralization UPDD, IDD &
strengthened This indicator measures DRD: 3 chiefs.
NKRA 12: staff positions approved Procurement
Corruption but not filled or left Officer: 1,
reduced Administrative
Civil servant empty due to transfer, Administrative Internal Auditor:
Number 8 (2017) 8 Data, Thromde
positions not filled superannuation, long Record. 1, Junior/

Administration.
term studies etc. It Assistant
excludes doctors, nurses Engineer: 1 &
and teachers annually Administrative
Assistant: 1.
Programme Title: Transparent, effective and efficient public service delivery
Objective: To provide transparent, effective and efficient public services
Collaborating Agency/ies: MoHCA/DLG/CSOs
Programme Strategies:
As per GNH Survey 2015, in general, people’s perception on government’s

performance has declined significantly in 2015, mainly in terms of reducing the
gap between rich and poor, creating jobs and fighting corruption.
In terms of political participation, it was noted that active participation in

zomdues are dominated by males compared to females. Limited awareness on the
available services from the CCs, not many people avail online services. Currently,
amongst the 200 G2C services spread across 10 Ministries, autonomous agencies
and Dzongkhags. There are only about 49 services available from the community
centers.
Also electricity coverage stands at 96%, mobile coverage at 98% and internet
coverage at 99% which all requires further push to have maximum and reliable
coverage during the plan period.
Thus to address the issues Thromde will undertake the following strategies;
1. Focus will also be to consolidate and increase efficiencies and effectiveness

of the current services available and provided online. For that Service
Delivery Standards (SDS) with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and
turnaround time (TAT) other than current G2C services will be developed
and operationalised.
2. Focus will be given to improve and strengthen capacity and professionalism

of the frontline service provider staffs and desks in the CCs and sectoral
offices under the administrations and quality of services.
3. Conduct awareness and advocacy on the public services available online and
provide hands on support to the service recipients to ensure more people
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avail the services and build credibility of the services.
4. Incorporation of GIS based information system such as city addressing

system will be further strengthened in sharing real time information through
use of smart phones and mobile apps such as locating service centers, hotels,
entertainment places within the city area.
5. Grievance redressal system such as MyCity will be further strengthened in

addressing customer complaints and public will be made aware on usage of
such system.
6. Property information survey will be carried out which will garner Household
level information in better providing services.
7. Focus and priority will be to given to regular updating and sharing of plan
development and financial information such as annual plan and budget
achievements, agenda and resolution of Thromde Tshogdes in Annual
Thromde Newsletter.
8. Focus and strengthen effectiveness, efficiency and faster provision of

important and basic households and citizen’s services such as waste, water,
electricity, mobile connectivity, internet and public transport. Will collaborate
with central agencies and utility service providers such as Bhutan Power
Corporation and Bhutan Telecom etc.
9. Corruption control mechanism will be instituted by creating awareness on

ethics and integrity, transparency and accountability.
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Baseline Plan
Outcome Output Weight Output Indicator Unit Weight
(Base Year) Target
Delivery Standards with SOPs developed Date 15 2017 2018
Efficiency in addressing customer complaints % 10 100 (2017) 100
Transparent, effective
Proportion of services delivered as per TAT % 15 25 (2017) 100
and efficient public
Service delivery Civil servants positions not filled Number 15 8 (2017) 0
service delivery 80
improved ISO certified services Number 10 NA (2017) 3
enhanced
e-payment for existing online system Date 15 NA 2019
Web GIS municipal information system Date 10 NA 2020
Installation of wifi hotspots in park Date 10 NA 2018
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Sl. No KPI
FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
Service Delivery Standards with SOPs for
1 Thromde public service delivery developed and - 2019-2020 - - -
operationalised
2 Proportion of services delivered as per TAT - 95 97 100 100
3 Delivery Standards with SOPs developed 2018 - - - -
4 Efficiency in addressing customer complaints Planning 100 100 100 100
5 Proportion of services delivered as per TAT 100 100 100 100 100
6 Civil servants positions not filled 0 0 0 0 0
7 ISO certified services 1 1 1 0 0
8 e-payment for existing online system Dec. 2019
Sl. No KPI
FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
9 WebGIS municipal information system 2020
10 Installation of wifi hotspots in park 2018
11 ISO certified services - - 1 1 1
Indicative Plan
Outlay (Capital)
Conduct awareness and advocacy on the public services available
S/Jongkhar and Dewathang 0.70
Service Delivery online
Improved Capacity enhancement of frontline service providers and CCs and
other sectors
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SOPs development and publication S/Jongkhar 0.10
Develop and improve ICT facilities. S/Jongkhar and Dewathang 8.00
Corruption Reduced. Advocacy Programmes on Ethics and integrity, gift rules and asset
declaration.
Total 12.00
Develop and Improve ICT facilities 8.00

10. LGKRA 4: Quality of Education & Skills improved (7 KPIs)
This indicator
measures children
Out of School
aged 6-14 years
Children (aged Administrative
including special Administrative
6 - 14 years) Number 0 (2018) 0 Data, Thromde
needs children not Record.
(including special Administration.
attending school
needs) by gender
out of total resident
population
General Existing:
NKRA 7: Quality of
19; Overall
education and skills
requirement: 25
improved
This indicator Administrative Dzongkha
NKRA 3: Poverty
Shortage of measures teacher Dzongkha: 5 Administrative Record, Revised Existing:
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eradicated and Dzongkha: 0
relevant subject shortage against Number General: 6 Data, Thromde Teacher 4; Overall
inequality reduced General: 0
teachers approved teacher (2018) Administration. Recruitment requirement: 9
strength subject wise Exercise, 2018) The Gap is
NKRA 10: Gender
also because of
equality promoted,
Subject-Teacher
women and girls
mismatch.
empowered
This indicator
Students scoring measures students
above 60% in scoring above 60%
Male: 10 Total Students: 68
STEM subjects, in STEM subjects Male: >20 Administrative
Female: 32.6 (46f;20m)
Dzongkha and [Science, IT and % Female: Data, Thromde BCSE
60% above:
English in BCSE Mathematics], >32.6 Administration.
(2017) (15f;2m)
examination by Dzongkha and
gender English in BCSE
examination.
The indicator
Tashi Pelphel: 25
measures the
Administrative (12m;13f), RBA
Enrolment Rate for participation of 3-5 175 (89:m; Boys: 85 Administrative
Number Data, Thromde 100: (52m;48f)
ECCD by gender years old children in 86f) (2018) Girls: 116 Record.
Administration. and RBP: 50
ECCD out of total
(25m;25f)
resident 3-5 years old.
Annual 2013: 185

Education (73m;112f) 2014:
The indicator will Administrative
NFE completion 474 (100m; Statistics (MoE)/ 97 (8m;89f), 2015:
measure completion Number 250 Data, Thromde
rate by gender 374f) (2017) Thromde 74 (8m;66f)
rate of NFE learners. Administration.
Administrative 2016: 59 (6m;53f)
Record 2017: 59 (5m;54f)
The indicator
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measures the % of Male: 86 (60%
Students Male:18.6 Male: >20 Administrative Administrative
students who score above: 16)
performance in % Female: Female: Data, Thromde Record, Thromde
at least 60 percent in Female: 133 (60%
Class VI by gender 27.06 (2017) >27.06 Administration. Administration.
English, Dzongkha, above 36)
Maths and Science
This indicator
measures % of
schools with
vocational clubs
Proportion of such as cultural, Administrative
Administrative
schools with agriculture, Number 3 (2017) 3 Data, Thromde
Record.
vocational clubs horticulture, arts Administration.
and crafts, literary,
democracy, science
and technology,
culinary etc
Programme Title: Quality education enhancement
Objective: To improve quality of education & skills
Collaborating Agency/ies: MoE/BCSEA/MoLHR (Technical Training Institute)/

RCSC
As per school performance report, 2016, only 38.28 percent of class VI students
have scored 60% and above in English, Maths, Dzongkha and Science and only
58.14 percent of class X students have scored 60% and above in STEM subjects,
which is lower than the 11th FYP target of 70% in Dzongkha and 65% in other
subjects.
Despite having enough pool of teachers, there are shortage of 9 general subject
teachers and one Dzongkha Teacher in Thromde schools and more importantly,
lack of required skills of the teachers. Therefore, there is need for Programme to
enhance quality of education, vocational and life skills of our children which is
relevant to job market and employment.
Thus to address the issues and benefit from the opportunities;
1. Prepare comprehensive mapping of teacher requirement for schools with

MoE and RCSC for strategic deployment and management.
a. Prepare action plan for objective teacher deployment.
b. Develop and implement objective and transparent redressal mechanism
for addressing teacher’s deployment issues and related grievances.
2. Provide adequate computers and ensure reliable internet connectivity.
3. Equip libraries with relevant books and online resource materials for
references, self-learning and online education.
4. Regularly assess student’s strengths, weaknesses, performance and individual

student’s learning needs for feedback and all round improvement especially
focusing on improving those who are poor performers and slow learners.
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5. Provide life skills through social interactions, creative activities and

educational trips for peer learning to adapt to and to manage real life
complexities and challenges. For that strengthen existing club activities and
introduce additional extracurricular clubs such as health, fine arts, music,
culinary, technology etc in the schools to make education more fun, and to
learn additional life and social skills.
6. Rationalize home works and heavy burden associated with homework to

the children to inculcate child’s innovation and creativity. Create awareness
to parents on their responsibility for child’s development and avoid putting
undue pressure on the child to excel academically. Awareness Programmeme
to also target parents and encourage them to contribute in school activities
such as minor maintenance, greening of schools etc.
7. Strengthen parents and teachers collaboration to discuss and agree on some

of the pertinent issues and wellbeing of the students through regular review
meetings and discuss best way forward.
8. Initiate Programmemes to improve competencies such as effective

communication, problem solving, cognition, critical thinking, creativity,
value education complemented by life guidance and career mentorship to
prepare students for the future life and jobs.
9. Strengthen professional development (PD) Programmemes for teachers by

preparing and implement PD plan for teachers in schools for execution,
monitoring and review for enhancing teacher’s competency and each child’s
development.
10. Thromde will implement WASH and Menstrual Hygiene Management

facilitates in schools by
a. Constructing toilets as per national standards for secondary schools
which are 1 for every 25 girls and 1 for every 40 boys.
b. Ensuring supply of sanitary pad and proper disposal facilities.
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Outcome Output Weight Output Indicator Unit Weight Baseline (Base Year) Plan Target
Number of out of School Children
(including special needs) (aged 6 - 12 Number 2 0 (2017) 0
years) by gender
BLC:19 (0m; 19f) BLC:100
Number of NFE learners BLC, PLC
Number 3 PLC:32 (7m; 25f) PLC:.100
and CLC by Gender
CLC: 10 (0m; 10f) (2018) CLC:50
NFE completion rate Number 3 474 (2017) 250 (NT)
Boys: 85
Enrolment rate for ECCD by gender Number 3 175 (2018)
Girls: 116
Eng: 64.16
Dzongkha 65
Maths:60.58
Learning outcome in class III Mean 5 above and other
Dzongkha:66.06
marks subjects 60 (NT)
(2017)
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Quality primary Eng:54.28
Quality of Maths:53.45
and secondary Dzongkha 65
education & skills 65 Dzongkha:68.26
education Learning outcome in class VI Mean 5 above and other
improved Science:62.02
improved marks subjects 60 (NT)
Social Studies: 65.4
(2017)
Eng:60.10
Maths:57.5
Dzongkha:69.5
Dzongkha 65
Science:54
Learning outcome in class X Mean above and other
5 HCG:57.7
marks subjects 60 (NT)
IT/Eco:80.6
Science:54
(2017)
Students scoring above 60% in STEM Male: 10 Male: >20
subjects, Dzongkha and English in % 5 Female: 32.6 Female: >32.6
BCSE examination by gender (2017) (NT)
% of teacher availing 80 hours of PD Hours 5 100 (2017) 100

Outcome Output Weight Output Indicator Unit Weight Baseline (Base Year) Plan Target
Dzongkha: 5 (2017) Dzongkha:0
Shortage of relevant subject teachers Number 5
General: 6 General:0
Teachers with 18 hours contact
% 3 47.28 (2017) 100
teaching
Teachers with computers Number 6 0 (2017) All
Teacher incentives plan developed
Date 4 NA 2019
and put in place
Teacher requirement mapping and
Date 3 NA 2019
action plan in place
Students covered under special
Number 4 9 (2018) Track
education services
No of new extracurricular clubs
Numbers 4 6 (2017) 3
established.
Primary schools meeting class size
% 4 15 (2017) 50
targets
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Secondary schools meeting class size
% 4 66.66 (2017) 100
targets
Schools with access to adequate water
% 4 100 (2017) 100
for drinking
Schools with adequate toilets (1 for
Functional % 5 85 (2017) 100
every 25 girls and 1 for every 40 boys)
infrastructure/
35 Schools with sanitary pad disposal
facilities in % 4 NA 100
facilities
place.
No of schools with ideal student DPS: 1:30 (2017) 1:30
computer ratio (1:30 primary and 1:10 Ratio 5 SJPS:1:0 (2017) 1:30
secondary) SJMSS:1:11 (2017) 1:10
% of schools with computer facilities
% 3 100 (2017) 100
and internet connectivity
Schools with SEN Programme No 3 NA 1
No. of community learning centers No 3 1 (2017) 1

Sl. No KPI
FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
Out of School Children (including special needs) (aged 6 - 14
1 0 0 0 0 0
years) by gender
2 NFE completion rate Planning 50 50 50 50
Dzongkha: 3 Dzongkha: 2 Dzongkha: 0
3 Shortage of relevant subject teachers
General: 3 General: 3 General: 0
4 Primary schools meeting class size targets 20 30 40 45 50
5 Secondary schools meeting class size targets 70 80 90 95 100
Students scoring above 60% in STEM subjects, Dzongkha and
6. 60 60 60 60 60
English in BCSE examination by gender
Boys: 79 Boys: 80 Boys: 85 Boys: 85 Boys: 85
7 Enrolment Rate for ECCD by gender
Girls: 108 Girls: 110 Girls: 115 Girls: 115 Girls: 115
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Dzongkha Dzongkha Dzongkha Dzongkha Dzongkha
65 above and 65 above and 65 above and 65 above and 65 above and
8 Learning outcome for class III
other subjects other subjects other subjects other subjects other subjects
60 60 60 60 60
9 Learning outcome for class VI
60 60 60 60 60
10 Learning outcome for class X
60 60 60 60 60
11 % of teachers availing 80 hours of PD. 100 100 100 100 100
12 % of schools with computer facilities and internet connectivity 100 100 100 100 100
13 Teachers with computers All - - - -
14 Teacher incentive plan developed and put in place 2018 - - - -

Sl. No KPI
FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
15 Teacher requirement mapping and action plan in place 2018 - - - -
16 Schools with access to adequate drinking water 100 100 100 100 100
Schools with adequate toilet (1 for every 25 girls and 1 for every
17 100 100 100 100 100
40 boys)
18 Schools with sanitary pad facilities 100 100 100 100 100
Primary school with ideal student to computer ratio (1:30 Pry. Pry. 1:30 Pry. 1:30 Pry. 1:30 Pry. 1:30 Pry. 1:30
19
and 1:10 Sec.) Sec. 1:10 Sec. 1:10 Sec. 1:10 Sec. 1:10 Sec. 1:10
20 Schools with SEN Programme 1 0 0 0 0
21 Students covered under special education services. 9
22 Proportion of schools with vocational clubs 3 3 3 3 3
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Indicative Plan Outlay
(Capital)
Training & Skills development All Schools 4.250
Infrastructure Development All Schools 56.00
1. Quality primary and secondary education
PD Programmes All Schools 4.00
improved
Installation of ACs All Schools 10.0

2. Functional infrastructure/facilities developed
Renovation of youth center S/Jongkhar Thromde 3.920
Laptop for teachers All schools 4.50
Total 82.67
11. LGKRA 5: Health and nutrition of Thromde residents enhanced (7 KPIs)
Data
Baseline
NKRA KPI Description Unit Target Data Source collection Remarks
(Base Year)
methodology
Households without Household with improved Administrative
Administrative
proper sanitation (PF sanitation facilities [pour Number 20 (2017) 0 Data, Thromde
Record.
toilet) flush toilet] Administration
Households without This indicator measures % Thromde

Administrative
access to 24*7 clean, of households without Safe Administrative will focus on
% 50 (2017) CT: 100 Data, Thromde
safe drinking water & Clean (Treated water) and Record. Household level
NT:50 Administration.
NKRA1: Healthy supply 24X7 water supply storage tanks.
and caring society
This indicator measures the Administrative
enhanced Gender friendly Administrative
number of gender friendly Number 7 (2017) NT=3 Data, Thromde
NKRA 8: public toilets Record.
public toilets in place CT=10 Administration.
Water, food and
Nutrition security
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The indicator measures Two initiatives
ensured Administrative
Initiatives to reduce number of initiatives Administrative annually in
NKRA 3: Poverty Number 1 (2017) 10 Data, Thromde
incidence of NCDs undertaken to address Record. coordination
eradicated and Administration
NCDs. with Hospital
inequality reduced
NKRA 10: Gender 2013,2014 and
equality promoted, 2017 (2 male
The indicator measures
women and girls Administrative and 1 female)
Initiative to reduce number of initiatives Administrative
empowered Number 0 (2017) 10 Data, Thromde Two initiatives
incidence of suicides undertaken to address Record.
Administration annually in
incidences of suicides.
coordination
with RBP
Two initiatives
Initiative to reduce number of initiatives Administrative
Administrative annually in
incidence of alcohol undertaken to address Number 1 (2017) 10 Data, Thromde
Record. coordination
death incidences of alcohol related Administration
with Hospital
death.
Data
Baseline
NKRA KPI Description Unit Target Data Source collection Remarks
(Base Year)
methodology
The indicator measures Two initiatives
Imitative to reduce
number of initiatives Administrative annually in
incidence of drugs Administrative
undertaken to address Number 1 (2017) 10 Data, Thromde coordination
and substance abuse Record.
incidences of drugs and Administration with Hospital
cases
substance abuse cases. and RBP.
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Programme Title: Quality Health enhancement
Objective: To improve community health and water security
Collaborating Agency/ies: MoH/MoWHS
According to GNH Survey, 2.46% of the population has severe psychological

distress and 8.99% of population has some distress which mainly leads to
suicides and alcoholism. A National Suicide Prevention Action Plan needs
the National policy and strategic framework to reduce harmful use of alcohol
was developed by the government to address this concern which needs to be
adopted at local level. From 2013 till 2017, 16 suicide cases have been registered
by RBP, Samdrup Jongkhar within the District with 3 suicides taking place within
Thromde boundary. The figure shows that more women have committed suicides.
Similarly, Samdrup Jongkhar hospital has recorded 68 NCD cases which have
been increasing over years with change in lifestyle and 5 alcohol related deaths
has been recorded. So, far 20 structures have been identified with Thromde
without proper toilet facilities.
The present hospital which caters services to both Dzongkhag and Thromde
residents needs to be upgraded or renovated. Currently, the hospital does not
have proper facilities and infrastructures in place.
1. The Thromde will plan and implement the National Suicide Prevention
Action Plan in order to prevent suicides, particularly responsibilities
assigned to the Thromde. The Thromde’s Suicide Prevention Response
Team (TSPRT), with technical support from relevant central agencies, will
plan and implement suicide prevention awareness and interventions in the
Thromde as well as identify causes driving people to commit suicide.
2. Thromde will address the issue of incidences of alcohol deaths through

implementation of the National Policy and Strategic Framework to Reduce
Harmful Use of Alcohol, particularly the responsibilities assigned to the
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Thromde, such as formation of the Alcohol Harm Reduction Committee

at Thromde level. Accordingly, public education and awareness on alcohol
policies and harmful use of alcohol will be taken up in collaboration with
the community health workers and religious figures, targeting both sellers
and consumers.
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Baseline Plan
(Base Year) Target
Initiative to reduce incidences of suicides Number 10 0 (2017) 10
Initiative to reduce incidences of alcohol death Number 10 1 (2017) 10
Initiative to reduce incidence of drugs and substance
Number 9 1 (2017) 10
abuse cases
Households without proper sanitation facilities (pour
Number 8 20 (2017) <5
Community Disease prevention, flush toilet)
health enhanced treatment and Households without access to 24*7 clean, safe and reliable
100 % 5 50 (2017) 100 (CT)
and water security management drinking water.
ensured services improved No. of Gender friendly public toilet Number 8 7 (2017) 3 (NT)
Alcohol Harm Reduction committee formed Date 10 NA 2018
Intre Thromde Sporting events Number 10 0 (2017) 10
Suicide response team formed Date 10 NA 2018
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Suicide prevention help line in place Date 10 NA 2018
Number of training to suicide response team Numbers 10 0 (2017) 5
11.3. Annual Plan Targets
Sl. Projected Annual Target

KPI
No FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
1 Households without proper sanitation (PF toilet) Planning 15 10 5 0
2 Initiatives to reduce incidences of NCDs. 2 2 2 2 2
3 Initiatives to reduce incidence of suicides 2 2 2 2 2
4 Initiatives to reduce incidence alcohol related death 2 2 2 2 2
5 Initiatives to reduce incidence of drugs and substance abuse cases 2 2 2 2 2
6 Intra Thromde Sporting events Planning 2 2 2 2
7 Suicide response team formed 2018 - - - -
8 Suicide prevention help line in place 2018 - - - -
9 Number of training to suicide response team 1 1 1 1 1
10 Alcohol Harm Reduction Committee formed. 2018 - - - -
Households with access to 24*7 safe, clean and reliable drinking
11 Planning 70 80 90 100
water
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12 Number of gender friendly public toilets Planning 1 1 1 0

(Capital)
Advocacy Programmes S/Jongkhar and Dewathang 2.00

Disease prevention, treatment and Intra-Thromde sports In all Thromdes 2.50
management services improved Facilitate health and nutrition related projects S/Jongkhar and Dewathang 1.00
Total 5.500
12. LGKRA 6: Culture & Traditions preserved and promoted (6 KPIs)
The indicator describes
the number of volunteer
Activities
activities taken up
undertaken through Administrative
in times of disaster, Administrative
community Number 6 (2017) 10 Data, Thromde Twice a year
waste management, Record.
volunteers (Without Administration
environmental
cash and kind)
conservation, community
properties etc.
1. Sign Boards 2.
This indicator measures Tshogde minutes
number of initiatives such in Dzongkha
NKRA 4:
as writing and speaking Administrative 3. Presentation
Culture & Initiatives to Administrative
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competition, drama, sign Number 1 (2017) 4 Data, Thromde in Dzongkha 4.
Traditions promote Dzongkha Record.
boards, Tshogde minute in Administration Correspondents
preserved
dzongkha, presentations in in Dzongkha
and
dzongkha etc. 5. Training in
promoted
Unicode.
Thromde level This indicator measures
Administrative Once Annually
Boedra and number of competition Administrative
Number NA Data, Thromde other than school
Zhungdra on Zhungdra and Boedra 5 Record.
Administration competition.
competition conducted by Thromde.
the number training
Initiatives to Administrative
Programmes, awareness, Administrative
promote Driglam Number 3 5 Data, Thromde Once a year
events, TV Programmes, Record.
Namzha Administration
media etc to promote
Driglam Namzha
Tangible cultural Administrative
number of tangible Administrative
heritage preserved Number 3 (2017) 6 Data, Thromde
heritage maintained/ Record.
and promoted Administration
renovated and constructed
Initiatives to the number of clubs,
Administrative
safeguard and Programmes, events etc Administrative
Number 2 5 Data, Thromde
promote indigenous established and conducted Record.
Administration
games and sports to preserve indigenous
sports
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Programme Title: Preservation and promotion of culture and tradition
Objective: To promote and preserve culture & traditions
Collaborating Agency/ies: MoHCA/ DDC/ Dratshang Lhentshog
As per the GNH Survey Report, 2015, the proportion of rural people who consider
themselves ‘very’ spiritual has declined substantially from 50.4 percent to 44.5
percent. Particularly for Samdrupjongkhar Dzongkhag the average number of
days spent attending social and cultural activities is 11.5 days in the past one
year. In general, a large proportion of rural population (48.8%) thinks that the
observance and practice of traditional Bhutanese etiquette and conduct is getting
stronger in contrast to about half of the urban population (51.2%) who thinks
otherwise.
Urban development related activities also have the potential to negatively impact
the cultural heritage structures and systems.
1. Creating platforms for preservation and promotion through Programmes in

schools and Thromde for local storytelling, dances and songs.
2. Thromde will promote Driglam Namzha and Dzongkha;
a. Creating community training of trainers on Driglam Namzha for mass
community sensitization.
b. Providing mass education and awareness on Driglam Namzha to the
community especially during public and community meetings and
gatherings
c. Train all Thromde staffs in Driglam Namzha.
d. Training on Dzongkha Unicode for Thromde staff.
e. Sign-boards to be written in Dzongkha.
3. Conducting Demkhong wise annual competitions on traditional songs

and dances such as Boedra and Zhungdra, indigenous games and sports,
literary (poetry and storytelling/ folk-lore). The Thromde will also train
and promote Zhungdra and Boedra songs and dances during cultural and
Thromde functions. The Thromde will also partner with researchers and
private sector to document and showcase cultural heritage and products
originating in the Thromde area.
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Baseline Plan
(Base Year) Target
Thromde level Boedra and Zhungdra competition. No. 10 0 (2017) 4
Intangible
Culture & Traditions Initiatives to promote Dzongkha No. 20 1 (2017) 4
Cultural
preserved and 70 Initiatives to promote Driglam Namzha 20 3 (2017) 5
preserved and
promoted Initiatives to safeguard and promote indigenous games and
promoted No. 20 2 (2017) 5
sports
No. of new religious infrastructure constructed. No. 10 2 (2017) 1 (NT)
Tangible Cultural
Culture & Traditions No. of religious infrastructure renovated No. 5 3 (2017) 3
Heritage
preserved and 30 % of new construction with traditional architecture and
preserved and % 10 100 (2017) 100
promoted designs
promoted
Activities undertaken through community volunteers No. 5 6 (2017) 10 (2017)
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12.3 Projected Annual Targets

KPI
No FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
1 Thromde level Boedra and Zhungdra competition. Planning 1 1 1 1
2 Initiatives to promote Dzongkha 1 1 1 1 1

3 Initiatives to promote Driglam Namzha 1 1 1 1 1
4 Initiatives to safeguard and promote indigenous games and sports 1 1 1 1 1
5 No. of new religious infrastructure facilitated. 1 0 0 0 0
6 No. of religious infrastructure renovated Planning 1 1 1 0

Activities undertaken through community volunteers 2 2 2 2 2
7 % of new construction with traditional architecture and design 100 100 100 100 100
(Capital) Nu. in million
Intangible Cultural preserved and promoted Capacity Development S/Jongkhar and Dewathang 1.00
Facilitations and infrastructure
Tangible Cultural Heritage preserved and S/Jongkhar and Dewathang 17.50
development
promoted
Total 18.50
Up-gradation of the crematorium 12.00
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13. LGKRA 7: Carbon neutral, climate and disaster resilient development enhanced (3
KPIs)
The indicator measures all
Critical public infrastructure
(Schools, hospitals/ BHUs
NKRA 5: Healthy and roads, private buildings)
ecosystem services Critical public are climate and disaster All buildings
maintained infrastructure
proofed by ensuring all Administrative and government
NKRA 6: (Schools, hospitals Administrative
climate and disaster resilient No 3 (2017) 5 Data, Thromde structures and
Carbon neutral, and roads) Record.
engineering components, Administration facilities developed
climate and climate/ disaster
safeguards and standards, by Thromde.
disaster resilient proofed
quality and strength are
development included in the respective
enhanced
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drawings and designs by
NKRA 9: thromde and retrofitted
Infrastructure,
communication This indicator measures
and public length of storm water
Length of storm 14 Administrative
services improved drainage as adaptation to Administrative The target is in
water drainage Km 8.74 (2017) NT=5.26 Data, Thromde
NKRA 3: Poverty climate change and reduce Record. cumulative figure.
constructed C=14 Administration
eradicated and water clogging and water
inequality reduced logging

The indicator measures the Administrative Budget from
Electric Vehicle Administrative
number of electric vehicle 0 (2018) 2 Data, Thromde common minimum
charging station Record.
charging station established Administration infrastructure.
Programme Title: Carbon neutral, climate and disaster resilient development
Objective: To strengthen Carbon neutral, climate and disaster resilient

development
Collaborating Agency/ies: Dzongkhag/MoWSH/MoAF
Every year despite investing hugely on construction of flood protection works,

Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde experience flash floods and water logging. The
town has invested about Nu.7.1 million in restoration of infrastructures washed
away by floods and damaged by landslides during the 11th plan period.
Bhutan is also located in the seismically active zone, it is prone to earthquakes,

which makes it inevitable to climate proof and disaster proof critical
infrastructures.
1. Thromde will assess and explore adaptation and mitigation measures

pertaining to low emission in priority sectors like waste management,
transport, residential building, industries, and etc. Measures like energy
efficient transport system, energy efficient buildings and appliances, and
waste and wastewater management shall be implemented accordingly.
2. In order to reduce carbon footprint and pressure on the forest, the

Thromde will adopt energy efficient technologies, such as facilitate and
support installation of energy efficient cooking stoves and solar lights at
the household level where the incidence of wood usage is high. It will also
promote installation of energy efficient street lights LED), and tap solar
energy for lighting and water heating to save energy and costs as well as
reduce emission of greenhouse gases.
3. Thromde will enhance engineering capacity as well as collaborate with

relevant central agencies to improve technology and quality of climate
proof and disaster resilient drawings, design and construction of related
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infrastructures. For implementing and enforcing environmetal governance,

collaborate with NEC and Meterology Centre to use information on future
rainfall, and any extreme weather events for planning, implementation and
infrastructure construction works.
4. Thromde contingency plan with robust disaster related mechanism will

be developed and capacity built for disaster preparedness, response and
rehabilitation, to effectively deal with Climate Change impacts.
5. Thromde will create awareness, monitor and ensure that disaster resilient,
adaptation standards and quality is incorporated in any development works
by both private and government entities.
6. Will initiate and support green transportation by encouraging residents to

buy electric and hybrid vehicles(EV/HV)for which enabling supporting
services like EV charging station will be installed in the Thromde.
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Baseline Plan
(Base Year) Target
Critical public infrastructure (Schools, hospitals and
No. 10 3 (2017) 5
roads) climate/ disaster proofed
Length of proper storm water drainage constructed Kms 10 8.74 (2017) 14
Number of water sources protected No. 10 7 (2017) 7
No. of disaster management and contingency plan No. 15 1 (2017) 1
Building approval with disaster resilient and climate
Carbon neutral, climate and Disaster management % 15 100 (2018) 100
proof standards
disaster resilient develop- and adaptive capacity 100
ment enhanced improved No. of Electric Vehicle charging station No. 10 NA 2
No. of awareness on disaster resilient constructions,
preparedness, response and rehabilitation to general No. 10 NA 5
residents
Number of disaster mock drills conducted for
10 1 (2017) 1
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students and public.
Initiatives to reduce use of plastics. No 10 5 (2018) 5
13.3. Projected Annual Target

KPI
No FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
Critical public infrastructure (Schools, hospitals and roads) climate/
1 Planning 0 1 1 0
disaster proofed
2 Length of proper storm water drainage Planning 0 2 2 2
3 Number of water sources protected Planning 7 7 7 7
4 No. of disaster management and contingency plan Planning 0 1 0 0
5 Building approval with disaster resilient and climate proof standards 100 100 100 100 100
6 No. of Electric Vehicle charging station Planning 1 0 1 0
No. of awareness on disaster resilient constructions, preparedness,
7 1 1 1 1 1
response and rehabilitation to general residents
8 Number of disaster mock drills conducted for students and public. 1 1 1 1 1
9 Initiatives to reduce use of plastics. 5 5 5 5 5
Indicative Plan
Outlay (Capital)
Procurement of Evs S/Jongkhar 5.00

Construciton of EOC, awareness on disaster
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management and procurement of disaster Kits S/Jongkhar and Dewathang 40.00
Disaster management
and Machines
and adaptive capacity
improved Construction of storm
Infrastructure development S/Jongkhar and Dewathang 120.00 water drains and flood
protection walls.
Total 165.00
Construction of new storm/waste water drains 50.00
Construction of flood protection walls along Dungsam chu. 70.00

14. LGKRA 8: Gender Equality Promoted and Women and Girls Empowered (4 KPIs)
Data collection
NKRA KPI Description Unit Baseline Target Data source Remarks
methodology
Proportion of Administrative
female NFE learners Administrative
female NFE % Data, Thromde
against total NFE 88.5 (2018) <88 Record.
learners Administration
learners
SJI, Dewathang
Milk cooperative,
Number of number of groups
Throema
functional local and committees such
Administrative Tshogpa,
NKRA 10: user groups, as road user groups, Administrative
Number 5 (2017) >5 Data, Thromde Vegetable group,
Gender equality self-help groups, water user groups, Record.
Administration Doezhing
promoted, local committees monitoring committees
Zhindrup
women and girls and cooperative etc. and desegregated by
Tshogpa, Mani
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empowered groups
Tshogpa
NKRA 7: Quality
of education and
Number of girls number of girls in
skills improved Administrative
in leadership leadership position Administrative
Number 87 (2017) >87 Data, Thromde
position in in schools in various Record.
Administration
schools extra-co curricular
activities, clubs etc.
Parents with
% of parents working in
access to 2 Administrative
local govt and regional % 0 Report
functional day (2017) Record
offices having access to
care creches
day care crèches
Programme Title: Gender equality promoted, women and girls empowerment
Objective: To promote gender equality and empower women and girls
Collaborating Agency/ies: NCWC/MoE
As per GNH survey 2015, women are less happy than men. However, it was also
noted that happiness among women increased faster than men’s, from 2010-2015,
indicating reduction in gender inequality. Disparity is largest in the education
and good governance domain, but people in rural areas enjoy higher sufficiency
in political participation, donation, community relationships, ecological issues
and safety indicators as compared to those in urban areas.
Despite Government’s priority to improve and enhance women’s representation,

women are still under-represented in the public sphere. For example only
two women serve as people’s representative among the six Demkhongs of
Samdrupjongkhar Thromde.
Unemployment rates for women in Samdrupjongkhar is higher at 6 % as

compared to 2.2% for male (PHCB,2017).
1. Focus on periodic sensitization and media advocacy programme on the

importance of gender equality and rights, so as to empower women and
enhance their participation in all kind of electoral/election programmes. Men
play an important role in remedying gender inequality, recognizing which,
Thromde will ensure men’s active involvement in public awareness campaigns
on the importance of gender equality and empowering women.
2. Focus and collaborate with central agencies such as the NCWC, Ministry
of Finance and GNHC for policy directives and support on mainstreaming
gender planning and budgeting in local plans, conducting gender
related research particularly on participation in the decision making,
entrepreneurship and violence against women (VAW), gender related aspects
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of health, teenage pregnancy, etc. Special focus will be given on increasing

gender representation in meetings (Zomdu), at the Thromde level.
3. Thromde will create employment opportunities and jobs particularly

focusing towards urban women. Thromde will also provide any form of
skills development training (entrepreneurships, leadership training and
public speaking) to both men and women.
4. Thromde will also promote ideas and groups such as women cooperatives,
self-help groups and committes among women as a means of uplifting
women out of poverty and easing their financial difficulties.
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Baseline Plan
(Base Year) Target
Case of violence against women No 10 6 (2016) 0
Women representatives in user groups % 10 NA 50
Number of girls in leadership position in schools No 10 87 (2017) >87
Mechanisms for
Proportion of female availing skills/entrepreneurship
Gender equality participation of No 20 NA 50
trainings
promoted, women women/children 100
and girls empowered in decision making No. of functional day care creches No 20 0 2
process improved No. of sensitization/awareness Programmes on elimination
No. 15 0 2
of VAW, VAM and VAC
Proportion of female NFE learners % 10 88.5(2018) <88
No of women entrepreneurs supported 15 NA 20
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KPI
No
FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
1 Proportion. of female NFE learners 88 88 88 88 88
2 Women representatives in user groups 50 50 50 50 50

3 Number of girls in leadership position in schools >87 >87 >87 >87 >87
4 Proportion of female availing skills/entrepreneurship trainings 50 50 50 50 50
5 No. of functional day care creches 0 1 1 0 0
No. of sensitization/awareness Programmes on elimination of VAW,
6 2 2 2 2 2
VAM and VAC
7 No of women entrepreneurs supported - 5 5 5 5
Output Activity Activity Location Indicative Plan Outlay (Capital) Remarks
Advocacy Programmes on S/Jongkhar and

3.00
Mechanisms for participation of women/ elimination of VAW,VAM and VAC Dewathang
children in decision making process Construction of day care creches for
improved S/Jongkhar 4.00
Thromde staffs
Total 7.00
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15. LGKRA 9: Democracy & Decentralization Strengthened (4 KPIs)
NKRA KPI Description Unit Target Data Source Remarks
percentage of resident
people (voting age) by
gender attending (annually)
in formal meetings
conducted by thromde
namely for 1) Agenda
Administrative
Zomdu attendance by setting for submission M- 45% Administrative
% NA Data, Thromde
gender to thromde Tshogde & F- 55% record
Administration
Parliament 2) Consultation
on plans, budget & annual
performance targets for
NKRA 13:
Democracy & thromde & Local Area
Decentralization Plan 3) Consultation
on thromde bye-laws &
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Strengthened
national policies
number of groups and
Number of local Administrative
committees such as waste
user groups and N0 3 5 Data, Thromde Report
monitoring committee, water
committees Administration
user groups, road user groups
etc.
Grievances registered % of grievances registered Administrative
with Thromde with Thromde resolved as NA 90 Data, Thromde G2C, MyCity
resolved per Thromde grievances Administration
mechanism
number of community score
card tool implemented to get
community (user) satisfaction
Administrative
Community score on LG’s service delivery at Citizen’s Report Twice a
Number NA 10 Data, Thromde
card tool implemented least once a year which assess Card year.
Administration
the quality of public services
such as agriculture, livestock,
roads, water and sanitation,
education, etc.
such as agriculture, livestock,
roads, water and sanitation,
education, etc.
15.1 Programme Summary and Strategies
Programme Title: Democracy & decentralization
Objective: To strengthen
Collaborating democracy
Agency/ies: decentralization
MoHCA,&DLG/ECB
The local government elections were held in 2012. At the national level, from the total of 2,185 candidates 1,104
representatives were elected at various levels. Of the 165 female candidates 76 were elected to office. However, female
participants in any of the election from the Thromde are very poor. For example in Samdrupjongkhar Thromde there
were only two women candidates contested for Thromde Tshogde seats.
In the 12th FYP, LGs share of resources has increased and strengthening of civil servants at LG in 12 FYP is critical.
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1. Collaborate with Department of Local Governance to enforce and implement Community Engagement Guideline
to conduct transparent, inclusive, accountable and effective zomdus and effectively implement the resolutions of
the zomdus.
2. Ensure timely updation and information sharing on Thromde plans and budget, annual expenditure and progress
and any other critical public information on the public notice board, Thromde website and portals.
3. Promote awareness and understanding of the local communities and citizens on LG Act, other rules, guidelines and
manuals in place. Also ensure faster and effective redressal of developmental and social issues and grievances faced
by the citizens and inform citizens on the actions taken.
4. Ensure enforcement and compliance to provisions of LG Act and other rules, guidelines and manuals to enhance
citizen’s participation and ownership in Thromde development.
5. Form more community user groups, committees and cooperatives to strengthen local democracy, community
monitoring, enhance citizen’s participation and engagement in planning, decision-making and management of
Thromde development and economic growth. Women and disabled-people participation and representation in
these groups and zomdus will also be ensured to be able to fully capture the development needs of the community.
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Outcome Output Weight Output Indicator Unit Weight Baseline (Year) Plan Target
Number of zomdues/public forum No. 20 6 (2017) 6
Number of functional local user groups and committees No 20 3 (2017) 5
Democracy &
Create enabling 100 Redressed mechanism developed No 20 2 (2017) 2
decentralization
environment CMAC formed Date 10 NA 2018
strengthened
Framework for community interaction Date 20 NA 2018
Framework for community meeting operationalised Date 10 NA 2018

KPI
No FY 2018-2019 FY 2019-2020 FY 2020-2021 FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
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1 Number of zomdues/public forum 6 6 6 6 6
2 Number of functional local user groups 0 1 1 0 0
3 Redressed mechanism developed 2 2 2 2 2
4 CMAC formed 2018 - - - -
5 Framework for community interaction 2018 - - - -
6 Framework for community meeting operationalised 2018 - - - -

Output Activity Activity Location Indicative Plan Outlay (Capital) Remarks
Awareness & Education Programmes S/Jongkhar and Dewathang 0.50
Create enabling environment Training & Capacity development S/Jongkhar and Dewathang 5.00
Total 5.50
16. Common Minimum Infrastructure

Sl. No Activity Amount (Nu. in Million)
1 Common Service duct 30.00
2 Quick Charging station 2.00
Total 32.00
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17. Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for

Thromde
Keeping in mind the importance of institutional efficiency and good governance,
the 12th Five Year Plan shall be monitored using the Government Performance
Management System (GPMS) with an objective to enhance accountability,
transparency, and efficient utilization of resources. The Annual Performance
Agreements (APA) will record understanding signed between the Prime Minister
and the Thrompons, and provide a summary of the most important objectives,
actions and activities that the Thromde expects to achieve in a financial year. It
entails performance indicators and targets that will be reviewed quarterly, half-
yearly and annually by the National Technical Committee (NTC) to measure the
degree of progress made in implementing the annual activities. This will ensure
that any issues affecting the implementation and progress of the planned activities
are identified and addressed in a timely manner.
Additionally, the 12th Plan will also be monitored using the Multi Year Rolling
Budget System (MYRB) of Department of National Budget, and the Public
Expenditure Management System (PEMS) of Department of Public Accounts,
Ministry of Finance. Both these systems are integrated with the GPMS on
planning, budgeting and expenditure information for planning and monitoring
purposes.
The Gross National Happiness Commission shall also conduct Quarterly and Mid-
Term Review (MTR) of the 12th FYP. The results of the 12th FYP will be evaluated
by GNHC at the end of the plan period. Evaluation of specific Programmemes/
projects can be also be undertaken by concerned agencies, local governments
and GNHC as guided by the National Evaluation Policy.
The LGs shall also be responsible for monitoring the activities within the scope of
their mandate. It shall be the responsibility of the Thromde to undertake overall
monitoring of the activities within the respective Thromde, and Gewogs within
its jurisdiction, and to compile and provide annual update on the related plan
activities and KPIs. Thromdes will accordingly report the the implementation
status and progress to the GNHC.
The 12th FYP shall actively promote social accountability and therefore, encourage
citizen monitoring of the development plans happening within their community,
to ensure greater accountability and results of development Programmemes
and interventions.The Thromde will also form community user groups, and
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Community Monitoring and Assessment Committees (CMAC) in a democratic manner to ensure citizen participation
and engagement in planning, decision-making and management of local development and economic growth.
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18. Collaborating Agencies and Requirements

KPI which need strong/critical Specific support and interventions required
Agencies
central support from central agencies
a) Support to start-ups & CSMIs establishment
in order to expedite operationalization of
industries/ enterprises
b) Access to finance
MoEA, MoAF,
CSMIs established (non-farm) c) Support in skills development on
RMA
entrepreneurship, value chain & supply
chain
d) Branding and Marketing of products and
services
a) Access to finance, b) Pitching business ideas
for sourcing support, c) Support in specific
Jobs created (non-farm) MoEA, MoLHR
training for local entrepreneurs and job
seekers
a) Support upgradation of local hotels through
provision of standards, certification and
Tourist arrival by bed nights TCB
fiscal incentives, b) Marketing local products
and destinations
a) support provision of helpline services,
b) provide psychotherapist & trained
Incidence of drugs, substance
MoH, DRA & RBP counsellors through Dzongkhag health
abuse, suicides, alcohol deaths
sector to address issues in Thromde area
when in need
a) Support to provide design, technology &
products for safe drinking water, and b)
Households with access to 24*7
MoWHS, MoH support technical expertise to construct/
safe drinking water
install bigger, modern and integrated
networks, reservoir and distribution system
a) Students scoring at least 60% in
each STEM subject including
Dzongkha and English in a) Support provision of subject-specific
BCSE (X) by gender, teachers as per approved staffing pattern,
MoE
b) Students scoring at least 60% and b) training of teachers on critical and
each in English, Dzongkha, highly specialized skills
Maths and Science in Class VI
by gender
a) Support provision of technical support to
Local songs, dances, folk stories, research, document & archive intangible
local festivals and heritage revived MoHCA, MoWHS culture and tradition, and b) support help of
and documented conservator for preserving unique heritage
villages, houses & settlements
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KPI which need strong/critical Specific support and interventions required

Agencies
central support from central agencies
a) Support provision of ideas & technology to
recover waste & valuable raw materials, b)
how to recycle, c) how to manage residual
Waste recycled & waste disposal NEC, MoWHS waste, d) what to do & where to sell products
of recycled waste, & e) how to construct
environment friendly & leachate proof
disposal sites
a) Initiatives to reduce vehicle
Provide technical support to develop and
congestion
MoIC introduce proper public transport system in
b) Ridership in public transport
Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde.
(Bus)
a) Support to simplify and enhance service
delivery, and bring on board more services
Commonly availed services PSGRD, Office of
currently provided manually through online
delivered as per TAT PM & Cabinet
platforms, and b) train personnel mandated
to manage one window services
RCSC & respective Support to provide civil servants as per the

Civil servant position not filled
Central agencies approved staffing pattern
Support to a) train LGs, and b) provide

oversight and enforcement of LG Act, rules
a) Zomdu attendance by gender, and regulations periodically to ensuring
DLG, MoHCA
b) Grievances registered with people’s participation in decision-making
Thromde resolved and grievances submitted, and follow up on
the Zomdu resolutions in terms of actions &
implementation
Support to a) train planning officers, and
b) provide oversight and monitoring of
Community score card tool
GNHC Community score card implementation &
implemented
follow up on improvement of LGs’ service
delivery as per the report results
a) Support training of engineers on climate/
Critical public infrastructure disaster proofing engineering & designing,
MoWHS,
(schools, hospitals and roads) and b) provide technology & products to
DDM(MoHCA)
climate/disaster proofed promote climate/proofed infrastructures,
buildings and houses
a) Provide trainers and expertise for
entrepreneurship training, business
idea development, access to resources
Women entrepreneurship skills
MoEA, MoLHR (finance, land and ancillary support) and
development
regulatory clearances in order to expedite
operationalization of their business
enterprises
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Twelfth Five Year Plan Document (Volume III)

© Copyright Gross National Happiness Commission (2019)

“Looking ahead, we have a new five-year plan, and a great number of

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7. LGKRA 1: Gainful employment created and local economy enhanced (3

8. LGKRA 2: Livability, safety and Sustainability of Human Settlements

9. LGKRA 3: Transparent, effective and efficient public service delivery

9.4. Programme Activity and Outlay ......................................................... 30

10. LGKRA 4: Quality of Education & Skills improved (7 KPIs).................... 31

11. LGKRA 5: Health and nutrition of Thromde residents enhanced (7 KPIs)

12. LGKRA 6: Culture & Traditions preserved and promoted (6 KPIs)......... 45

13. LGKRA 7: Carbon neutral, climate and disaster resilient development

15. LGKRA 9: Democracy & Decentralization Strengthened (4 KPIs).......... 60

16. Common Minimum Infrastructure............................................................... 64

Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde is a self governing municipality with an elected

1. Develop and improve critical infrastructures and ensure standards and

4. Resource Allocation Formula (RAF) for Thromde ‘A’s

Criteria & Weight Sub-Criteria & Weight Description/Indicator

Number of resident population of the

Criteria & Weight Sub-Criteria & Weight Description/Indicator

Number of households without access to

Students’ Performance (15%) Pass % (40%) of students in class X in BCSE

Average number of days of participation in

Thromde: Rationale and expenditure objectives of capital grants allocation under

Sl. No. Criteria RAF (Nu. in million)

Figure 1: Criteria based Resource Allocation and expenditure objective for

Under sub-criteria 1, larger the number of resident population in the

Sub-criteria 2 is unique and is calculated as ‘inverse of population density’,

whereby Thromdes with higher population density receive lesser resource.

The grant is allocated to encourage and direct Thromde to invest in priority

The grant allocation under sub-criteria 1 is Nu. 187.52 million, which is

the highest allocation compared to other sub-criteria, reflecting severity of

4. Education is the fourth criteria for Thromde resource allocation and is

The grant is allocated is to encourage and direct the Thromdes to invest in

Cultural preservation, promotion and participation by people in cultural

cohesion. Important interventions would also be to improve psychological

6. Environment is the sixth criteria used for resource allocation, and is

A surge in population and urbanization in Thromdes, brings about

As the population grows and modernizes, and urbanization sets in the

also need to be placed on promoting and developing efficient and good

5. Resource Allocation (Capital Grant Share)

1 Samdrupjongkhar 1543.91 32.00 1575.91

6. Thromde Key Result Areas (LGKRAs) at a Glance

Baseline Data collection

This indicator measures

7.1. Programme Summary and Strategies

Programme Title: Economic development and job creation

Objective: To enhance local economy and create gainful employment

Collaborating Agency/ies: MoEA/MoLHR/MoAF/MoF/MoIC/TCB

Thus to address the issues Thromde will undertake following strategies;

2. Implement Local Area Plans (LAP) for development by providing basic

3. Facilitate and support development of tourism (Home stays (Dewathang),

4. Outsource municipal services (Parking fee collection, public toilet

5. Explore and manage revenue sources through revenue management system

Projected Annual Target

Sl. Indicative plan outlay

1. Functional and Productive CSMIs established Capacity Building and

Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde 63.00 RGoB

Major Sub Activities

Establish water park 30.00

Construct of museum 17.00