About Dzongkhag
Vision
“An economically vibrant, Culturally rich, Harmonious Dzongkhag with pristine environment.”
MISSION
1. To bring sustainable socio-economic development through quality infrastructure development,improved nutrition, enhance food security and sustainable management of natural resources;
2. To deliver efficient and effective public service; and
3. To preserve and promote culture and tradition.
Brief Background
Tsirang Dzongkhag is located in the south-central part of Bhutan and is known for its gentle climate, fertile agricultural land, and scenic landscapes. It shares its borders with Dagana to the west and Sarpang to the east. The administrative headquarters is at Damphu, a small but growing town that connects the dzongkhag to the national highway network.
Tsirang is widely recognized for its agricultural productivity, particularly in the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and cereals. The dzongkhag is also home to a diverse population, with a significant presence of both Lhotshampa and Ngalop communities, contributing to its rich cultural blend. With well-developed infrastructure, including schools, health centers, and connectivity, Tsirang is one of the most accessible and socio-economically progressing dzongkhags in southern Bhutan.
Lhuentse Dzong currently houses the Dzongkhag Administration office and Lhuentse Rabdey. Dzongkhag Tshogdu serves as the highest decision making body with an elected chairperson from amongst its members and Gewog Tshogde in Gewogs with the Gup as de facto chairperson.
Construction of farm roads has connected all the Eight Gewog Centers even penetrating most of the villages reducing the walking distance to less than an hour from road head for over 95 percent of the population. The Dzongkhag takes special pride in being an ancestral home of our Kings with splendid Jigme Namgyel Nagtshang which still stands at the same place. It is also blessed with the visits of the holy figures.
Today it is popularly known as the ultimate destination for Buddhist pilgrims because of its important Neys like Singye Dzong, Rinchen Bumpa, Jangchubling Lhakhang, Takila Guru Lhakhang and many more. Lhuentse is also well known for exotic Kishuthara productions.
Introduction of rural telephone and B-mobile services has further shrunk the Dzongkhag into a small village. It has achieved over 98% of telecommunication connectivity with only Tsango village under Khoma left unconnected due to sheer distance. The Dzongkhag is recently connected with 3G internet services.
The Dzongkhag now with all modern technological connectivity and facilities can be considered at equal footing with other Dzongkhags.
CORE VALUES OF TSIRANG
T=Team work
S=Service
I=Ingenuity
R=Resilience
A=Astuteness
N=Neatness
G=Growth
