Annual Bulletin 2006
Annual Bulletin 2006
Annual Bulletin 2006
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<strong>Annual</strong> Information <strong>Bulletin</strong> <strong>2006</strong>embodying the Bhutanese cultural and traditional values to foster socioeconomic development.”Vision elementsa) Excellent quality – physical infrastructure, which is technically of superiorquality, cost effective and which contributes to the economic development ofthe country, engaging the state of technical know-how in construction.b) Environmentally sound – the physical infrastructure will not pose any threatto the pristine environment by its existence and during its construction. Itshall draw upon the natural resources in an eco-friendly and sustainablebasis from the environment.c) Embodying the Bhutanese culture and tradition – the physicalinfrastructure shall have deep reverence for the traditional designs andcultural values symbolized in the Bhutanese architecture. It shall blend andpromote the cultural and traditional values manifested in the Bhutanesearchitecture.Primary functions of the MinistryFollowing the vision statement, the primary functions of the Ministry will be to:• Formulate policies and develop plans related to physical infrastructures in thecountry;• Develop and implement Acts/regulations/standards related to physicalinfrastructure;• Engage in and coordinate capacity building of technical human resources inthe country;• Set policies to promote appropriate construction industry;• Promote research and development that would serve to maintain a synergybetween technology, environment and traditional values; and• Develop plans and policies for proper human settlement through growthcenters.Sectors under the MinistryThe Departments/Authorities/Corporations under the Ministry are:1. Department of Roads (DOR)2. Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services (DUDES)Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 2