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Disaster Risk Reduction and Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) Training for Dzongkhag and Thromde Disaster Management Officers.
29 Nov 2024
As part of the World Bank-funded “Strengthening Risk Information for Disaster Resilience in Bhutan” project, the Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management (DLGDM) successfully conducted a Disaster Risk Reduction and Community-Based Disast
Anticipatory Action Training (29th to 31st October 2024)
04 Nov 2024
The Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management (DLGDM), in collaboration with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) under the Sustainable National Anticipatory Action through Preparedness (SNAP) in South Asia, supported by the USAID Bu
Weather Advisory on Heavy Rainfall (7 July 2024)
07 Jul 2024
The Southwest summer monsoon is active over the country. There is a low-pressure system over the region with moisture from the Bay of Bengal.
Weather remarks on Heavy Rainfall (18/06/2024)
18 Jun 2024
The Southwest summer monsoon is prevailing over the country. There is a low-pressure system over the region with moisture from the Bay of Bengal.
Weather update on Cyclonic Storm 2 (27-05-2024)
27 May 2024
The Server Cyclonic Storm "Renal" made landfall at mix height on 27 May 2024, and weakened into a Cyclonic Storm over Sager Islands in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh.
Weather remarks on Cyclonic Storm (25 May 2024)
25 May 2024
A well-Marked Low pressure was formed in the Southern Bay of Bengal on 23 May, 2024.
Job Vaccancy Re-Announcement for the position of Project Coordinator
16 May 2024
The Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management would like to re-announce the vacancy for the position of Project Coordinator for the "Strengthening Risk Information for Disaster Resilience Project".
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
13 May 2024
Under the WB Project "Strengthening Risk Information for Disaster Resilience in Bhutan" We are Hiring consulting firm to develop the Risk Information Guidelines.
Tabletop Simulation Exercise and Disaster Risk Management Advocacy & Sensitization program (23-26/04/2024)
26 Apr 2024
The 4-day program on a Tabletop simulation exercise and DRM sensitization program has been conducted by the Department of Local Governance & Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Dzongkhag Administration, Samdrup
Introductory meeting with the stakeholders for Enhancing Resilience of infrastructure through strengthened Governance Project, implementation in Bhutan
05 Jan 2024
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) are working together to support countries in Improving infrastructure resilience through the “Enhancing Resilience of Infrastruc
Request for Expressions of Interest to Conduct SVA
26 Dec 2023
Project Title: Strengthening Risk Information for Disaster Resilience in Bhutan. The Department of Local Governance & Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs intends to engage an international Consultant (a firm) or consortium to provide technical a
TOR for Development and Implementation of GIS Based Support System
17 Nov 2023
The Department of Local Governance & Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs invites eligible international consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services for the development and implementation of a GIS-Bas
A two-day workshop was organized by the Department of Local Governance & Disaster Management on 30-31 October 2023
31 Oct 2023
A two-day workshop was organized by the Department of Local Governance & Disaster Management on 30-31 October 2023
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 2023 (Theme: FIGHTING INEQUALITY FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE)
12 Oct 2023
Globally, International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed on 13th October annually to raise public awareness on disaster risks and advocate the efforts on reducing disaster risks like loss of lives, injury, damages to assets and liveliho
Press Release for Signing of Record of Discussion for the project “Promoting Inclusive Participation of Community People in Local Governance leveraging on Community Engagement Platform”
13 Sep 2023
On 13 September, 2023, Mr. Tomoyuki Yamada, the Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Ms. Thinlay Yandon, Officiating Director, Department of Macro-Fiscal and Development Finance, Ministry of Finance signed the Record o
The World Bank Environmental and Social Framework training (30th August-1st September 2023), Paro
01 Sep 2023
The World Bank Environmental and Social Framework training was conducted over a three-day period, from August 30th to September 1st, 2023, as part of the "Strengthening Risk Information for Disaster Resilience in Bhutan" project.
3 Days workshop from 24-26 August 2023 in preparation for the development of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Portal Phase II.
24 Aug 2023
The Disaster Risk Information Technical Working Group under the “Strengthening Risk Information for Disaster Resilience in Bhutan” project is conducting a three-day workshop from 24-26 August in preparation for the development of the Disaster Risk Man
Training on Urban Resilience and Disability Inclusion in Disaster Risk Reduction
22 Aug 2023
The Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management (DLGDM) in collaboration with United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Global Education Training Institute (GETI) and Regional Office for Asia-Pacific (ROAP) organized a three-day
Weather Remarks on Rainfall (Date and time of issue: 1 August 2023, 5:00 PM)
01 Aug 2023
Mostly cloudy weather with light rain is expected over the country during the coming days. Light to moderate rain is expected in the Southern and Eastern parts of the country during the next 3 days (2-4 August), with gusty wind likely over isolated place
Decentralization and Local Governance Project Consultations with LGs
27 Jul 2023
DLGP-2 is the continuation of DLGP-1 supported by HELVETAS Swiss inter-cooperation. The duration of the project is for three years (2023 to 2025). Unlike in the past, the project aspires to achieve two outcomes- Governance and Tourism.
Public Notification (Weather alert)
12 Jul 2023
Mostly cloudy to cloudy weather with light rain is expected over the country, with moderate to heavy rainfall likely in the southern and isolated central parts during the next three days (11-13 July 2023).
Advisory on Heavy Rainfall and Flood by NCHM
19 Jun 2023
Last week, the weather was mostly cloudy with light rain in most parts of the country with light to moderate rain in the South-Western and South-Eastern parts of the country.
𝐃𝐑𝐌 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐩 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐠 (𝟕-𝟏𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑)
07 Jun 2023
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰??
Basic/Intermediate on Incident Command System and Planning Section Course (9-13 May & 15-19 May)
09 May 2023
As a part of continuous capacity building program to strengthen disaster preparedness and response system in Bhutan, the Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management (DLGDM) in collaboration with United States Forest Services (USFS)
High-level Sensitization Meeting on Incident Command System and Disaster Response & Coordination Mechanism (8th May, 2023)
08 May 2023
The Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management (DLGDM) under the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with United States Forest Services (USFS) organized a half day program
Invitation for Quotations
19 Apr 2023
The Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs would like to invite quotations from the interested individual national consultants to carry translation works of disaster safety messages.
Weather update remarks 2 (21-03-2023)
21 Mar 2023
Mostly cloudy weather was observed over the country with light to moderate rainfall during the last week.
Flood Advisory (21-03-2023)
21 Mar 2023
In line with the weather forecast from NCHM, the Department of Local Governance & Disaster Management would like to remind the general public...
Vacancy Announcement
06 Mar 2023
The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to announce the following time-bound project based contract for the strengthening Risk Information for disaster resilience project in Bhutan under Department of Local Governance & Disaster Management.
25th Dzongdags' Conference 2023
18 Feb 2023
The 25th Dzongdags' Conference was held from 16-18th February 2023 at RIGSS in Phuentsholing.
Promotion Ceremony of DLGDM Officials
09 Feb 2023
The Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management organized a simple Tendrel Ceremony to the officials who have been promoted to the next higher position at the Conference Hall of the DLGDM on 8 February, 2023.
3rd DT Session of Bumthang Dzongkhag
09 Feb 2023
The 3rd DT Session of 3rd Local Government of Bumthang Dzongkhag is scheduled on 8-9th March 2023.
First Departmental Coordination Meeting
01 Feb 2023
First Departmental Coordination Meeting
The Office of The Director relocated
27 Jan 2023
The Office of The Director, Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management (DLGDM) has been shifted to the then Department of Disaster Management Office upon merger of DDM with Department of Local Governance under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The
Introduction of Community Engagement Platform (CEP) concept in the Semi Urban settlements.
26 Dec 2022
The Department, based on the recommendations of diagnostic study report on governance and civic engagement
DRM Sensitization, ICS Orientation and Tabletop Simulation Exercise (19-22 December 2022-Gasa)
20 Dec 2022
The Department of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the Dzongkhag Administration, Gasa conducted scenario based Tabletop simulation exercise on GLOF triggered by the earthquake from December 19-22, 2022.
Strengthening the functioning of Chiwog Zomdu and Local Government Sessions
02 Dec 2022
The Department based on the Assessment Study on the functioning of Chiwog Zomdu and the Assessment of the
Youth and Women Engagement and Skills Development in Community Contracting
02 Dec 2022
Youth and Women Engagement and Skills Development in Community Contracting
Central Local Connect Program (CLCP) of the Ministry with Local Government functionaries
02 Dec 2022
As per the directive of the Ministry, the Department of Local Governance coordinated
Lhuentse Dzongkhag Awareness Training on Disaster Risk Management and Review and Update of Dzongkhag Disaster Management and Contingency Plan (28/10/2022)
28 Nov 2022
A three-day disaster management awareness programme, conducted by the Department of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Lhuentse Dzongkhag administration, and the Royal Bhutan Police, concluded today.
3 days workshop on “Humanitarian Mapping in OpenStreetMaps (OSM) in Pemagatshel Dzongkhag” – 21-23 November 2022
21 Nov 2022
The spatial data can leverage every activity of the disaster management phases from preparation to response.
3 days workshop on “Humanitarian Mapping in OpenStreetMaps (OSM)” in Zhemgang Dzongkhag – 14-17 November 2022
14 Nov 2022
The spatial data can leverage every activity of the disaster management phases from preparation to response. With the spatial data disaster management activities can be precisely linked to the actual ground like what is planned where, what is done where,
Community Contract Notification
10 Nov 2022
Notification on revised Community Contracting Protocol
Training on Project Management
30 May 2022
The 5-day training will be conducted by the Institute for Learning Solutions (ILS), one of the training partners with the Department of Local Governance
Video Documentation Of Community Engagement Platform
14 May 2022
Best practices from Dogaak Chiwog under Gozhi Gewog , Dagana
Workshop on development of LG Strategy 2030
13 May 2022
Stakeholder meeting organized by the Department on May 12, 2022 at the Institute of Management Studies, Serbithang Thimphu
Fostering youth and women engagement in Local Development
08 May 2022
Consultation Meeting for the establishment of partnership between College of Language & Cultural Studies (CLCS) and Local Governments to foster youth and women engagement in Local Development at CLCS.
Professional Development Programme for Local Government Leaders
02 May 2022
46 Gups attend training at Sherubtse College
Hon’ble Nangsid Lyonpo launches LG Rules & Regulations 2022
02 May 2022
The revised LG R&R 2022 was launched on the opening of LG Leaders training in Kanglung, Trashigang
Announcement: Inviting participants for Leadership Development Programme for PMC
18 Feb 2022
Invitation of participants for Leadership Development Programme for PMC
Local leaders joining their offices
06 Feb 2022
LG members' Oath, First Sitting, Tenure, Remuneration and Office Joining
DLG launches publications
14 Jan 2022
In a modestly small gathering, the department launched Gups' Handbook and the Community Contracting Protocol, both of which have undergone significant revisions after thorough consultations with stakeholders from the communities, local governments, and ce
Result Based Management Training
06 Jan 2022
Capacity building program to the officials of Thimphu, Phuentsholing and Gelephu Thromde
Revision of Protocol for Local Government proceedings
26 Nov 2021
Revision of Protocol for Local Government Proceedings
Sixth Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting
29 Oct 2021
Sixth Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting
ECB calls for third LG Elections
27 Oct 2021
The Election Commission of Bhutan officially calls for the third Local Government Elections
Review workshop with Thimphu Thromde
26 Oct 2021
DLG conducted a two-day review workshop on 25-26 October 2021
Assessment of GECDP mainstreaming
22 Oct 2021
DLG to carry out an assessment of Gender, Environment, Climate-change, Disaster and Poverty (GECDP) mainstreaming in the local governments
Dzongkha Unicode Training for elected Thromde officials
24 Sep 2021
Dzongkha Unicode Training for elected Thromde officials
Local Governance Priority for 2021-2027 under the support of the EU
14 Sep 2021
Local Governance Priority for 2021-2027 under the support of the EU
Former Labour Minister is the new Home Minister
11 Sep 2021
New Home Minister joins office
Capacity Building Programme
30 Jul 2021
Capacity Building Programme for LG functionaries on Effective Implementation of Decentralised Functions in Local Governments
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