Local Government officials play a crucial role in ensuring development and positive changes take place in the community. But carrying out these responsibilities becomes a bit challenging for newcomers taking up office. To help overcome such challenges, a four-day capacity building orientation programme for the newly elected local leaders was carried out in Wangdue Phodrang. The training ended today.
Bringing about development in the society in Wangdue Phodrang during the next five years would depend heavily on the performances of the local government members. And having a smooth start without any hiccups would certainly play a big part in achieving the targets.
During the four-day orientation programme, the participants learned about their basic functions, and about developing plans and proposals from different sectors including the judiciary.
“Times are changing and so are the country’s rules and regulations, so it is beneficial for not only the newly elected members but also for those who have experience,” said the Dzongkhag Tshogdu Chairperson, Kinzang Thinley.
“We learned and clearly understood the LG Act and other rules and regulations of various relevant agencies,” said Dangchhu Gup, Phub Dorji.
“There are high chances of making mistakes while executing developmental works if we do not have a clear picture of the rules and regulations of relevant agencies. All the developmental works come through the Gewog Administration and most of us here are new,” said Phangyul Mangmi, Kinley Dendup.
Meanwhile, some members said they are worried since the Gewog offices will not have gaydrungs anymore.
Wangdue Phodrang has the highest number of new members in the Third Local Government. There are 76 new members including 18 women.
Changa Dorji, Wangdue Phodrang
Edited by Yeshi Gyaltshen
