Press Release

Thimphu, Bhutan — June 4, 2026. The Royal Government of Bhutan is pleased to announce its participation in the global 50-in-5 campaign, reaffirming its commitment to advancing safe, inclusive, interoperable, and citizen-centric Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a foundation for the country’s digital transformation journey. By joining the 50-in-5 campaign, Bhutan becomes part of a […]

The 5th Joint Coordinating Committee Meeting for the “Project for Strengthening Government Capacity for Using Digital Technology and Data,” also referred to as the Four Banks Project, took place on March 7, 2025. The meeting discussed progress on key activities, including the Small-Scale and Large-Scale Proof of Concept (POC) for the Digital Health App Pilot,

NDI Integrated ZESt System (RCSC) The Zhiyog Electronic System (ZESt) under the Royal Civil Service Commission has been successfully integrated with the Bhutan NDI Wallet, allowing civil servants to obtain Civil Servant Credentials. There are two types of credentials available: the Employee ID credential, which remains unchanged as long as the individual is a civil

The GovTech Agency is delighted to share the successful overhaul of the Citizen Service Portal, a collaborative effort with various stakeholders. This achievement reflects our collective dedication to enhancing the quality of public service delivery to citizens. The upgraded portal was officially launched to the public on November 22, 2023, coinciding with a auspicious Zakar.

On 21st November, 2023, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Energy and Natural resources signed a momentous Service Level Agreement (SLA) focused on ICT & Digital Service Transformation with GovTech. The agreement aims to provide centralized ICT services and network support, leveraging digital technologies to streamline processes, deliver efficient citizen services, and address challenges

On September 12th, 2023, the GovTech Agency and Royal Civil Service Commission signed a momentous Service Level Agreement (SLA) with a strong emphasis on ICT & Digital Service Transformation. This agreement’s primary goal is to establish centralized ICT services and provide robust network support by harnessing digital technologies, ultimately streamlining operations, enhancing citizen service delivery,