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.

Closing of Village Skills Development Program (VSDP)

The Department of Technical Education (DTE) conducted two months basic Construction Carpentry training for the job seekers of Phongmey, Udzorong and Khaling Gewogs, Trashigang Dzongkhag. The last batch of the two months Village Skills Development Program (VSDP) under Build Bhutan Project (BBP) on Construction Carpentry was successfully concluded at Phongmey, Udzorong and Khaling Gewogs. The skills training was attended by a total of 48 participants (37 Male, 11 Female). During the training, the participants learnt the Basic Door frame and Shutter, Window Frame and shutter, Types of joints and sharpening of tools.

Phongmey Gewog: 13 participants, 11 Male and 2 Female

Udzorong Gewog:  24 participants, 16 Male and 8 Female

Khaling Gewog: 11 participants, 10 Male and 1 Female

The event was graced jointly by the Regional Office, Trashigang, MoLHR, the Department of Technical Education (DTE), MoLHR and the Gewog Gups.  The participants were awarded Certificates for the completion of the training.

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