Department of Information Technology & Telecom is under the Ministry of Information and Communications. The Department has seven divisions, viz. Application Development, Application Management, Infrastructure, Tech Industry Development, Telecom & Space, ICT Management and BtCIRT . In line with the ICT vision of the country to create an “ICT enabled knowledge society as a foundation for Gross National Happiness.

VISION

To create an “ICT enabled knowledge society as a foundation for Gross National Happiness

objectives

1.Frame ICT policies, regulations, standards and legislation,
2.Drive innovation, development and adoption of ICTs,
3.Promote ICT as an industry and overarching enabler of national development,
4.Support development of reliable ICT infrastructure in the country,
5.Determine appropriate technologies and systems suitable to unique Bhutanese conditions,
6.Facilitate promotion of good governance and shared national consciousness through the use of ICT and
7.Develop sustainable and affordable ICT facilities and services for all Bhutanese to improve their living standard.

DITT Human Resource Strength as of August 2022: 78

1
Executives

69
Professional and Management

5
Supervisory and Support

3
Operational