Secretariat
Secretariat
Current Secretariat
Karma Wangchuk
In late 2024/early 2025, the MoIT family officially welcomed Secretary Karma Wangchuk into this role, following his appointment by His Majesty the King. Before being appointed as Secretary, he served as the Director General of the Department of Air Transport (DoAT). During his tenure there, he was instrumental in overseeing airport operations and enhancing Bhutan’s aviation infrastructure.
Secretariat
Lyonpo Wogma Dasho Nado Rinchen
Lyonpo Wogma Dasho Nado Rinchen began his career in 1963 with the Ministry of Communications. In a career spanning over three decades, Lyonpo Wogma served in various positions in the Ministry. Dasho became the Secretary of Ministry of Communications in 1988 and served until 1993.
Secretary (Late) Dasho Dorji Tenzin
Secretary (Late) Dasho Dorji Tenzin joined government service in 1964 in the Ministry of Development. Dasho later served in various positions in the other organisations in the government. His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyelpo awarded him the Red Scarf in April 1984. Dasho served as Secretary of the Ministry of Communications from 1989 to 2002.
Secretary Tshering Dorji
Secretary Tshering Dorji began his career in 1975 with the Public Works Division as Engineer. After serving in various positions. He became the Director of Department of Roads in 1994, and Director General of Department of Urban Development and Housing in 1998. He became the Secretary of Ministry of Works and Human Settlement in 2003, and served till 2008.
Secretary Nima Wangdi
Secretary Nima Wangdi began his career in 1977 under the Home Ministry. He served in various positions in agencies such as Ministry of Health and Education, Ministry of Finance and in City Corporation as Thrompon. In August 2007 He joined the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement as its Secretary, and served the Ministry till May 2011.
Secretary Dasho (Dr.) Sonam Tenzin
Secretary Dasho (Dr.) Sonam Tenzin joined Government service in 1983 as a Medical Doctor in the Ministry of Health and Education. Dasho served in various positions such as District Medical Officer, Project Manager, Zonal Medical Officer, Dzongdag, Director, Director General and then as Secretary. Dasho served as the Secretary of Ministry of Works and Human Settlement from June 2011 to May 2015.
Secretary Phuntsho Wangdi
Secretary Phuntsho Wangdi began his career in 1984 as an Engineer in the Department of Roads, Ministry of Communications. Working in the same Department, he was then promoted to become its Director in November 2003 and served as its Director until June 2008 after which he served as the Director General of the Bhutan Standards Bureau. In May 2015 His Majesty the King appointed him as the Secretary of Ministry of Works and Human Settlement, and served till 2018.
Secretary Chencho Norbu
Secretary Chencho Norbu began his career in 1988 at the Ministry of Agriculture, later becoming Director of Agriculture in 2007. After serving as Secretary of the National Environment Commission, he was appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement, serving from April to December 2018.
Secretary Chencho Dorji
Lyonpo Wogma Dasho Nado Rinchen began his career in 1963 with the Ministry of Communications. In a career spanning over three decades, Lyonpo Wogma served in various positions in the Ministry. Dasho became the Secretary of Ministry of Communications in 1988 and served until 1993.
Lyonpo Wogma Dasho Karma Letho
Lyonpo Wogma Dasho Karma Letho joined government service as an officer in the Post and Telegraph in 1955 and became its head in 1965. In 1970, Dasho was transferred as the Secretary to the Ministry of Communications and Tourism and was later promoted as its Deputy Minister in 1985 by His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyelpo. Before his retirement, Dasho Letho also served as Bhutan’s Ambassador to India and as the Chairman of the Royal Advisory Council.
Secretary Phuntsho Tobgay
Secretary Phuntsho Tobgay began his career as a trainee officer at RIM in 1988 and joined the Ministry of Home Affairs in 1989, later serving in key roles at the Department of Revenue and Customs until 2010. He went on to serve as Director of DITT, Director General of the Department of Geology and Mines, and was appointed Secretary of MoIC in 2019 and MoIT in December 2022.