vision
To be a vibrant regional growth center with access to economic avenues and a recreational hub with ample of interlinked green open spaces for leisure and sports.
mission
- To promote special economic zones (Urban corridor, multi-mode transit hub, dry port, industrial service center) through modern art technology;
- To develop organized web of connectivity for greener public transport, cycling track, walking trails, footpaths, recreational parks, sporting venues, picnic spots, elderly retreat space and gender friendly public rest room;
- To render cost effective and sustainable services to the urban communities.
formal mandates
- To provide a democratic and accountable government for local communities;
- To ensure the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner;
- To encourage the involvement of communities and community organizations in matters of local governance;
- Discharge any other responsibilities as may be prescribed by the laws made by the Parliament.
objective
- Infuse the values and principles of Gross National Happiness as the foundation for all development plans.
- Create sufficient capacity to ensure self reliance in priority sectors for Bhutans development such as sufficient safe drinking water, access to sewerage lines connectivity, recreational facilities, safe trafic and parking spaces, etc…
- Enhance the quality of services for the renewal and growth by working closely with the community and industry, and serve as a quality service centre.
strategies
- As a significant centre of high quality services, we value extending high quality services to the communities, which leads to enhanced creativity, innovations, dynamism and safe living environment.
- As a Service Provider, we value engaging with the commmunity to provide professional and technical supports. We also value standards, quality and relevance of our plans and activities.
values
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Fairness
- Creativity and Innovation
- Community Services
background
Gelephu Thromde is a town in the Sarpang Dzongkhag in southern Bhutan, it dates back to 1960s, when the primitive settlement was shifted from the MouChhu banks to the present area. It was declared as Class-A Thromde in the year 2011 with six Demkhongs and a population of 12072 and 2847 households (Thromde Survey 2020) covering 11.52 sq Km. Principally the Thromde Administration broadly functions with eight main divisions/sectors namely the Development Regulatory Division, Infrastructure Division, Urban Planning Division, Environment Division, Land Record and Survey Division, Finance Division, Education Sector, and Secretariats Services.
Gelephu, due to various factors, has prospered and developed as a market town serving the hinterland. It is the fastest-growing town with an annual growth rate of 5.5 percent. It was envisioned to be a regional growth center with special economic activities and a recreational hub with ample inter-linked green open spaces for use as recreation, sports, walking, cycling, exercising and play gardens that can provide an excellent opportunity to promote planned growth of Gelephu unlike many other settlements. The Structure Plan envisions an impressive entrance or a Gateway into Gelephu through a portal from India and an International Airport. It is proposed to be a multi-modal terminal heading Trongsa to the North, Sarpang, and Damphu to the West, and by improving connectivity, the Panbang Highway plays a vital role in the broader regional development of Gelephu with Eastern Dzongkhags. The proposed Sarpang – Gelephu development corridor will serve as the backbone for a Special Economic Zone. It proposes the establishment of a Dry Port and a Free Trade Zone as a part of the Special Economic Zone.
ORGANOGRAM
An organizational chart representing the structure and key departments of Thimphu Thromde.