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Information:First Quarter Info-Comm and Transport Statistics:2019

April 29, 2019 .

The Ministry of Information & Communications is pleased to present the first quarter statistics (2019)of the Info-Comm and Transport Statistics.The statistics contains data on ICT/Telecommunications, Media, Postal, Surface Transport and Aviation sectors.Henceforth, the quarterly statistics would be published at the end of every quarter to provide up to date information.

First Quarter Info-Comm & Transport Statistics-2019

The data in this report were collected and compiled by the Policy and Planning Division of the Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC).However, agencies dealing with with ICT, Media, Transport and Postal services are the direct source of information concerning their respective area.It is hoped that the information provided in this publication will prove useful for use by Government agencies, general public, development partners, training institutions and students alike.

Contact Person:Mr. Thinley Dorji

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Information:Final Consultation Meeting to Validate the Technical Specifications of EVs & EVSe

March 22, 2019 .

The Technical Specialist, UNDP, under the GEF/UNDP project titled “Bhutan Sustainable Low-emission Urban Transport Systems”, revalidated the technical specifications developed by the Project on Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in the month of February 2019. In subsequent to his first mission, the consultant presented his assessments and recommendations as a part of final consultation meeting with the relevant stakeholders on March 22,2019 at City Hotel, Thimphu.

The final report promulgated from the meeting’s discussion, shall be adopted as the criteria for the selection of EVs and EVSE by the Project Management Unit.

Information: Promotion Ceremony (Broadband Promotion) of MoIC Officials-2019

March 13, 2019 .

Hon’ble Lyonpo,MoIC awarded khadhar to the employees of the MoIC today who have been promoted since January 2019.While congratulating to the promoted employees, Hon’ble Lyonpo reminded that every individual must serve the Tsa-Wa-Sum with outmost dedication.

The promotion award program was formally initiated by the Ministry in recognition of the dedicated service of its employees who were promoted to the next level in January 2019.

The Ministry will be initiating such events twice a year to recognize and appreciate its employees for their hard work and service to the Tsa-Wa-Sum.

Contact Person:Mr.Karma Thinley

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Information: Hon’ble Minister’s Meet with Taxi Drivers

February 26, 2019 .

The Hon’ble Minister,MoIC met with taxi drivers/owners, Thromde representatives and other agencies yesterday to address issues facing taxi drivers over parking space, loan schemes, number of taxis, requirement of qualification, Taxi Operating Permit, age of vehicles and age of drivers.

The occasion was graced by the Prime Minister and was chaired by the Minister.

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