Nangsi Lhenkhag - Ministry of Home & Cultural Affairs

To be the leading organization spearheading the efficient functioning of decentralized administration, upholding the principles of democratic governance which ensures maintenance of law and order; preserves and promotes cultural and spiritual values contributing towards the realization of Gross National Happiness (GNH).

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MISSION

Preservation, promotion, development and protection of culture and heritage.
Provide professionalized immigration services to public.
Guide and Support local governments in the efficient and effective delivery of services.
Provide efficient service delivery in the issuance of citizenship and other related documents.
Ensure stable law and order situation in the country.
Efficient management of civil administration

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VALUES

The Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs upholds the following core values:

Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Dedication, Fairness and Professionalism

Transparency, Accountability, Efficiency

Exemplary leadership

Meritocracy

Teamwork

People friendly

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MANDATES

The Ministry has to accomplish the following mandates to materialize its Vision and Mission statements:

The provision of professional guidance on matters relating to policy, training human resources and infrastructural development in the area of culture, local governance, disaster management, immigration and civil registration services;

Develop, review and revise policies, pertaining to cultural preservation, immigration services, civil registration and census services, law and order, local governance and disaster management;

Reducing crime and maintain law and order;

Formulate, review, revise, Laws/Acts pertaining to the Ministry;

Promote awareness on culture, disaster and decentralization amongst all levels of Bhutanese society, including dissemination of policies, strategies, acts, rules, regulations and standards through prints, audio visual and other means;

Mainstream culture into the country?s development policies, plan and programmee;

Promote and conduct research based on requirement;

Ensure efficient administration of all the Dzongkhags;

Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the decentralization process through development of capacity of the local functionaries;

Coordinate and monitor cross-sectoral issues related to immigration, local governance, culture, disaster management, law and order in the country;

Ensure satisfactory customer services in the public service oriented departments;

Implement the National Assembly resolutions pertaining to the Ministry;

Ensure accurate registration of all the citizens and manage national population data;

Control and manage immigration.

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His Majesty the King addressed the nation on 17 Dec. 2007, and auspicious occasion of 100th National Day. Addressing the nation, His Majesty the King on behalf of the people of 20 dzongkhags expressed gratitude to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo for bringing in peace and prosperity in the country and prayed for the long life of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. His Majesty said today is an occasion for the people of 20 dzongkhags to pay tribute to His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo and reaffirm our pledge to serve the country with utmost loyalty and dedication. His Majesty said today’s celebrations is not to mark 100 years of monarchy. His Majesty said it is to rejoice the socio-economic development, achievements and peace and prosperity that Bhutan has enjoyed so far under the leadership of our benevolent monarchs. His Majesty said the first and foremost task before every Bhutanese at this moment is to ensure the success of parliamentary democracy. His Majesty said the democratic system of governance has to take firm roots so that it benefits the country and its people. His Majesty said the future of Bhutan is today’s youth. The most important thing that the young Bhutanese should bear in mind is that they have an important responsibility of taking Bhutan forward. His Majesty said the country’s future will be determined by the capability, conduct and attitude of the young people. His Majesty also commended and expressed gratitude to the civil servants for their service. He said with the change in governance, Civil Servants have an important responsibility. His Majesty expressed gratitude to the aspiring politicians for sacrificing their profession to take part in this historic political changes taking place in the country. His Majesty said aspiring politicians have an important role to build healthy democracy and ensure peace and unity among the people. His Majesty said, His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo has handed over a secure and sovereign nation to the future generation. His Majesty said people should ensure the success of parliamentary democracy initiated by His Majesty the 4th King. His Majesty said until now he has never failed in his duty as a King, which is to serve the country and the people. He said he will fulfill his duty in future as well. His Majesty closed the address by reiterating the importance of every Bhutanese joining hands to fulfill the national vision of One Nation One People. For the Bhutanese the day was an occasion to reflect back upon days of peace and prosperity enjoyed under the dynamic leadership of the Wangchuck dynasty and reaffirm their loyalty and dedication to the TSA-Wa-Sum.

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