This is to notify and inform the general public that the SHORT-TERM WORK PERMIT (E-Work Permit) is now being initiated by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment. The employers wishing to import foreign workers even for the duration less than 30 days should now compulsorily apply online through BLMIS with immediate effect. Besides the normal required documents, the individual/FWRA/employers should submit the medical clearance certificate of the foreigners obtained from the country of origin.This notification is referred to the approval of the night halt work permits only and for other categories and updates, MoICE will keep notifying in future.

Hon’ble Secretary graces the closing Ceremony of SSDP Training at Phuentsholing Thromde

A month-long training for Hair and Beauty and a 2 month-long Basic Tailoring as a part of Special Skills Development Program (SSDP) were successfully concluded today. A total of 60 housewives and Drayang laid-offs (20 in Hair and Beauty and 40 for Tailoring) residing in Phuentsholing have undergone the training program.

The training program was designed specifically for those who were affected by COVID-19 Pandemic, laid-off employees and those who were working in drayangs with an objective to impart skills & knowledge in the area of their interest so that they become competent in start-up of entrepreneurship and also build-up their employability skills in taking up the emerging jobs in the labour market.

In addition, the tailoring program is also aimed to meet the market demand of tailoring services to the residents of Phuentsholing Thromde and adjoining areas.

The training program was coordinated by the Department of Technical Education (DTE) and Regional Office, Phuentsholing, MoLHR in collaboration with Computer Management Institute and Druk Institute of Management and Technology. The closing ceremony and certificates were awarded by the Hon’ble Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Human Resources.

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