Executive Summary

The main goal of the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources in the 11th Plan was
to attain full employment, especially among the educated youth. The Ministry
implemented programmes and activities focused on different sectors. However, all
other sectors and agencies are equally involved in addressing the issues related to
youth employment. The main NKRA linked to the ministry was full employment with
a target of 97.5% which was achieved with the status of employment rate at the end of
11th FYP being 97.6%. The ministry was able to generate 34,887 vacancies in the 11th
FYP of which 33,064 vacancies are filled through various programs.

There are 108 Key Performance Indicators linked to various SKRAs, Outcomes and
Outputs. Out of which 88 are achieved, 9 are not achieved, 10 have been dropped and
9 with insufficient data to be classified as either achieved or not achieved. Some of
the crucial reasons for lack of data in certain KPIs are lack of proper planning,vague
descriptions of KPIs and failure to record data in timely manner.

The initial outlay of Ministry was Nu. 3,075.15 million which was later revised to Nu.
3,728.470 million and saw an expenditure of Nu. 3,358.26 million. Financial progress
of the ministry saw a 90 % usage of revised budget at the end of 11th Five Year Plan.

Each department was given a program where every programme contributed to

reducing unemployment, enhancing overall human resource development of the
country and sustained economic growth, inclusiveness of citizens to the community;
and also addressed the needs of vulnerable and marginalized groups. This in turn
reduced poverty and improved self reliance, some of the major key areas that the 11th
Five Year Plan had sought to address. The programmes also contributed to valuing
indigenous wisdom through the promotion of arts and crafts; and the revival of
traditional arts and crafts, besides incorporating green skills and technology at the
workplace.

Department of Labour had programme of Promoting decent working conditions in all

work places. This programme was aimed to provide decent and happy working
environment in the private sector through effective enforcement of the Act and
Regulations governing working conditions and OHS in workplaces. As an integral
part of the grievances settlement mechanism, Labour Tribunal was established to
offer quick, informal and inexpensive way of settling disputes arising out of work or
workplaces. The Department of Labour under Sector Key Result Area (SKRA) had
six Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), four were reported as achieved and two with
incomplete data. Outcome level had two KPIs, out of which one indicator was
reported as achieved and one indicator as not achieved. Output level had a total of
fourteen KPIs, of which seven indicators were reported achieved, two KPIs reported
as not achieved and five KPIs as dropped.

The Department was allocated revised budget of Nu.123.458 million of which

Nu.117.923 million was the total expenditure for the 11th FYP. About 65.69% of the
11th FYP baseline 82,369 workers in private sector are covered by the Provident Fund
Scheme. The National Minimum Wage Rate was revised in 2014 and Labour
Administration System was developed to provide better public deliverance. The
department was able to mainstream DANTAK and IMTRAT personnel under foreign
workers in 2016 and endorse Internal Service Rules in 759 establishments.

The Department of Occupational Standard had programme to Improve the quality of

skilled workers. Quality of skilled workers is essential for the growth and productivity
of the economy. This programme was aimed to improve the quality and relevance of
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates and skilled
workers in the country in line with industry requirement through the implementation
of Bhutan Vocational Qualifications Framework (BVQF) and Quality Assurance
System (QAS).

The Department of Occupational Standard under SKRA had a total of three KPIs, one
was reported as achieved and two with incomplete data. Outcome level had three
KPIs and all KPIs were reported as achieved. Output level had a total of thirteen KPIs
and all were reported as achieved. With a revised buget of Nu.101.702 million, the
expenditure for the 11th FYP stood at Nu.95.606 million.

The department was able to establish thirty-one assessment centers and all the centers
were accredited. With Recognition of Prior Learning 2210 skilled workers had been
assessed and certified during the 11th FYP.

The Department of Technical Education was established during the onset of 11th FYP
and had programme to Diversify Programs and Enhance Quality of TVET. The main
focus of the programme was providing youth with the necessary skills required to
become gainfully employed. In doing so, the programme contributed to reducing
youth unemployment, enhancing overall human resource development of the country
and sustained economic growth.

The Department under Sector Key Result Area had a total of seven KPIs, five are
reported as achieved and two with incomplete data. Outcome level had one KPI and
was reported as achieved. Output level had fiveteen KPIs, of which eleven were
achieved, three were reported to be not achieved and one has incomplete data.

The Department was allocated revised budget of Nu. 1,956.391 million of which
Nu.1,706.622 million was the total expenditure for the 11th FYP.
During the 11th FYP, the department introduced two significant documents, Technical
and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Blueprint and National Workplace
Plan (NWFP). First ever TVET symposium was held in 2017 to educate leaders and
managers of TVET institutions on TVET practice in Bhutan. Two new institutions
were established, the College of Rigney and Jigme Wangchuck Power Training
Institute.

The Department of Employment and Human Resources had a program of Promoting

full and productive employment. Promoting full and productive employment is one
of the NKRAs of the government in the plan period. Therefore, this programme aimed
to ensure gainful and decent employment to all citizens of the country in order to
maintain and sustain full employment of 97.5% or more.

The Department under SKRA had a total of nine KPIs, of which four were reported as
achieved,three as not achieved and two had incomplete data. Outcome level had five
KPIs, out of which three KPIs were reported as achieved and two KPIs as not
achieved. Output level had a total of 30 KPIs, of which 27 KPIs were reported as
achieved, two reported as not achieved and one KPI as dropped.

The Department was allocated revised budget of Nu.1,391.712 million of which

Nu.1,114.194 million was the total expenditure for the 11th FYP.

The direct employment scheme (DES) and Overseas employment Scheme (OES)
were introduced during the onset of 11th FYP to address the growing unemployment
among the youth, DES employed 6,534 and OES employed 5,762 with approximate
cost of Nu.608.68 million incurred by former and Nu.189 million by latter. The
Bhutan Labour Market Information System (BLMIS) was launched to provide access
to labour market data and other information.The system aims to address the problem
of information gaps on the labour market and enhance the formulation and
implementation of employment policies.