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NATIONAL HIGHWAYNational AND GEWOG Highway CONNECTIVITY and NETWORK Gewog AS OF MAY 2018Connectivity Road Network

National Highway

Gewog Connectivity Road

Border Road

Gasa

(23)

Damji Dungkhar (23)

Tashithang Toewang (37) (11) Rimchu Khoma (6) Bumdeling Naro (13) Gangzur Lhuentse(5) Chhubu(1) Samadingkha Bumthang (8.5) (29) (12) (12) (3) (28) Tang T/Yangtse Shengana Jangchubcholing (14) Tangmachu Zam Kabjisa Tangmachu Dodena Punakha(12) (8) (16) (4) Kurjey (9) (3) (17) Khuruthang Tashidingkha (7) (15) Minjay Kawang Nobgang (3) Nubi Pangrizampa Talo (4) (12) Lingmukha (14) Nobding Pelela Jakar Metsho (28) (30) (7) (16) (10) (9) Dungmethang (9) (17) (13) (49) Tshenkharla Dochula Samtengang (24) Yotongla Thimphu (16) (34) Drukgyal Dzong (39) Mesina(10) Toetsho Doteng Lawala (20)Trongsa (6) (8) Bajo Chuzomsa (28) (21) (6) (6.5) (10) Nangar Sheytangla (2) (36) (16) Chuserbu (27) Chhume Khamdang Wangdue (20) Ura (3) Yalang (14) Tshangkha Jaray Tomzhangtshen Damthang (3) Hesothangkha (16) (6) Lamgong Dopshari Gangte Kungarabten (12) (21) (7) (11) Autsho (8) Gasetshogom (4) Paro (35) (16) Gaselo Phobjikha (20) Duksum Ramjar (4) (31) Galakpa Bji Katsho (11) Thrumshingla (7.4) Bidung (7) Refee (10) (14) Banjar Yangnyer (9) (26) Chelela(36) Bondey (5.7) Bartsham Phongme (15) Sakteng Haa (20) Radi (13) (4) Gasetshowom (7) (29) Mongar Jamkhardang (8) Jengkana Shaba (17) (25) (5) (20) (12) Rangjung (21) Sershong BalamNarang Chazam Rurichu (10) Riju (5) Shongphu (4) (9) (9) (66) (13) Drametse Uesu (12) (15) Khosela Yongkola (18) (37) (19) Trashigang Chuzom Sengor (40) (7) Chhali Genekha Athang (17) (18) (22) Sama Menchugang Yadi (25) Samkhar Kamichu (7) (3) (12)Gangola (22) (17) Lingmithang (11) (21) KurizampaMongar (23) (7) (17) Korila Kanglung (12) Chaskhar Sherichu (28) Merak Wangdigang (25) (79) Zhemgang Shingkhar Gyelposhing(20) (18) Sombeykha Korphu (10) Norgaygang (13) (22) (65) Waklaytar (20) (18) Drepong Udzorong Khaling Khamina Damchu Nimshong (16) (37) Thangrong (15) Chapcha (15) Dakpai Zimzorong (11) (30) Kangpara (17.4) (30) (25) (13) (17) (27) Buli Jompa (15) Tingtibi Therang Gakiling Burichu (24) Kengkhar Nanong (38) Tendu Sergithang Doban (17) Lumang Bunakha (11) Silambi (38) Tseza (30) Dungna Metakha Lajab Khomsar (12) (17.5) (29) Chanchey (11) (38) Geling (8) Dagana Jurmey (15) (24) Zhemgang Thrimshing (36) (38) (3) (5)Phuentenchu Zobel (29) (21) (1) Wamrong Tshimasham Kalidzingkha SunkoshTsirangtoe Daksha Chhimung Khodokpa(13) Dungtoe (12) (13) (89) Tshelingkhor Denchukha (7) Semjong (23) Pemaling (13) (13) (48) (27)Yurung Labsibotey Denchi (9) Khipisa Praling (20) Gomdar Minjiwong (18) Tsangkha Tashicholing (27.6) (44) (20) Tsirang (15) (30) (9) ChongshingP/Gatshel Wangphu Namgaycholing Dunglagang (7.5) Drujeygang (23) (14) (12) (13) (4.2) (47) (9) (10) Dungmin Narphung Logchina Riserboo Sarpang Dorokha Yungsibe (11) (67) Ugentse Chhukha (20) Tsebar Orong Martshala Samrang (23) (39) (1) (35) (10) Darachu (12) (37) Getana Mendrelgang Bjoka (20) (11) (9.5) Gozhing Yangbari (41) (26) Mirchim Dagapela Dekiling Gelegzam (13) (14) Norbugang Gedu (18) (44) Durungri Mikuri (10) (17) (17) Barzhong Sherzhong Samtse (16) Gesarling (40) (32) Pantang Bhur (11) (9) (9) (12) Jomotsangkha (24) (7) (14) (30) (59) Halhalay Bongo Chhuzagang Umling Decheling (4.2) (34) (29) Shompangkha Phuntsthothang Ganglakha (30) (17) Dala Dorona (7) (24) Dewathang (30) (53) (7) (18) (25) (17) (55) Gelephu Taraythang Nganglam Manitar (24) Phuntsholing (56) S/Jongkhar Phuntshopelri Chokhorling Nichula (37) Panbang Rowta Nagarkata (18) Banarhart Karmaling (15)

(30) (17) (6) (25) Dalbari Raidak (6) Hordunglum (21) (94) Lhamoizingkha

Birpara (36) Hasimara

(63) (30) (36) (43) (56) (50) (52)

(60) (25) (56) (33) (51) Barabisa Bismuri Santalbari Barpeta Pathsala Rangia

Source: Design Division, Department of Roads

TABLE OF CONTENT

National Highway and Gewog Connectivity Network Foreword Chapter 1: Ministry of Works & Human Settlement 1 Background 1 Vision 2 Mission 2 Budget 2 Table 1.1: Staff Strength of Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 3 Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Works & Human Settlement 4 Chapter 2: Department of Roads 5 Background 5 Vision 5 Mission 5 Road Network 6 Table 2.1: Existing Road Network by Dzongkhag as of 30th June 2018 6 Figure 2.1: Percent Road Network by Dzongkhag as of 30th June 2018 7 Table 2.2: Surface Category wise abstract road network as of 30th June 2018 8 Bridges 8 Table 2.3: Types and Number of Bridges as of 30th June 2018 9 Organizational Structure of Department of Roads 10 Chapter 3: Department of Engineering Services 11 Background 11 Vision 12 Mission 12 Table 3.1: Information on Drinking Water Supply by Urban Centers as of 30th June 2018 13 Table 3.2: Information on Sewerage System by Urban Centers as of 30th June 2018 17 Table 3.3: Information on Solid Waste Management by Urban Centers as of 30th June 2018 19 Table 3.4: Information on Urban Infrastructure Facilities by Type and Urban Centers as of 30th June 2018 23 Organizational Structure of Department of Engineering Services 25 Chapter 4: Department of Human Settlement 26 Background 26 Vision 26 Mission 26 Table 4.1 : Status of Urban Centers in Bhutan 27 Organizational Structure of Department of Human Settlement 40 Chapter 5: Thimphu Thromde 41 Background 41 Vision (ODE recommended) 41 Mission (ODE recommended) 41 Table 5.1: Information on Sewerage System 42 Table 5.2: Information on Public Toilets 42 Table 5.3: Information on Water Treatment Plants 43 Table 5.4: Informaiton on Clear Water Reservoirs 43 Table 5.5: Information on Water & Sewerage Services Available (Metered Consumer) 44 Table 5.6: Information on Solid Waste Management System 45 Table 5.7: Information on Children & Recreational Parks 45 Table 5.8: Information on Street Lighting 45 Table 5.9: Information on Bus Stop Shelter 46 i Informaiton on Local Area Plans as of 2018 46 Informaiton on Non-Local Area Plans as of 2018 46 Table 5.10: Information on Number of Parking Slots within Thimphu Thromde as of 2018 47 Table 5.11: Information on Thromde Internal Revenue for the FY 2018-2019 49 Table 5.12: Information on Status of Building Application as of 2018 50 Organizational Structure of Thimphu Thromde 51 Chapter 6: Phuentsholing Thromde 52 Background 52 Vision 52 Mission 52 Table 6.1: Information on Sewerage System 53 Table 6.2: Information on Public Toilet 53 Table 6.3: Information on Water Treatment Plants 54 Table 6.4: Information on Clear Water Reservoirs 54 Table 6.5: Information on Water and Sewerage Services Available (Metered Consumer) 54 Table 6.6: Information on Solid Waste Management 55 Information on Recreational and Children’s Park 55 Information on Street Lighting 55 Information on Bus Stop Shelter 55 Table 6.6: Information on Local Area Plans 56 Table 6.7: Information on Summary of Revenue Collection 57 Information on Parking Slots within Phuentsholing Thromde 57 Information on Building Applicaiton received and approved 57 Organizational Structure of Phuentsholing Thromde 58 Chapter 7: Gelephu Thromde 59 Background 59 Vision 59 Mission 60 Table 7.1: Information on Sewerage System 60 Table 7.2: Information on Public Toilets 60 Information on Water Treatment Plants 60 A. Mouchu Pumping System 60 B. Pelrithang Gravity System 61 C. Bore-wells 61 Table 7.3 A: Information on Clear Water Reservoir 61 Table 7.3 B: Information on Capacities of Clear Water Reservoirs 61 Table 7.4: Information on Solid Waste Management 62 Information on Children & Recreational Park 62 Table 7.5: Information on Street Lighting 62 Bus Stop Shelter 62 Table 7.6: Information on Local Area Plan 62 Table 7.7: Information on Number of Parking Slots within Thromde 63 Table 7.8: Information on Building Applications Received and Approved 63 Table 7.9: Information on Revenue Generation 64 Organizational Structure of Gelephu Thromde 65 Chapter 8: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde 66 Background 66 Vision 66 Mission 66 Table 8.1: Information on Sewerage System 66 Table 8.2: Information on Public Toilets 67 Table 8.3 A: Information on Water Supply System 67 Table 8.3 B: Information on Water Meters 67 Table 8.4: Information on Water Treatment Plant 67 Table 8.5: Information on Clear Water Reservoirs 68

ii Table 8.6: Information on Sewerage Service Available 68 Table 8.7: Information on Solid Waste Management 68 Table 8.8: Information on Children and Recreational Park 69 Table 8.9 A: Information on Building application received and approved as of July 2016-30th June 2017 69 Table 8.9 B: Information on Building application received and approved as of July 2017-30th June 2018 69 Table 8.10: Information on Street Light 69 Table 8.11: Information on Bus Stop Shelter 70 Table 8.12: Information on Local Area Plans 70 Table 8.13: Information on Parking Slots within Thromde 71 Figure 8.1: Information on Revenue and Expenditure (2016-2017) 71 Figure 8.2: Information on Revenue from Tax 71 Figure 8.3: Information on Revenue from Fees & Charges 72 Figure 8.4: Revenue Comparision (Current Expenditure Vs Revenue Generation) 72 Organizational Structure of Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde 73

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CHAPTER 1: MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT Background

Since the time planned economic development started in 1960, and following the subsequent Five Year Plans, infrastructure development, involving construction of buildings, roads, bridges, water supply, irrigation canals, etc., has formed the major capital investment of the government. In more than four decades of planned economic development, the country has established many basic infrastructure facilities both in the growing urban towns as well as in the rural areas including the far-flung villages. The country, in further advancing to economic growth and attempting to strike a balance with traditional values of religion, culture and environment, there is a growing need for more and better infrastructure facilities. As much as the growth and changes have taken place in the provision of the infrastructure facilities, so has the organization that has been vested with this responsibility. The first organization formed in 1961 to look after the construction was called Bhutan Engineering Services, which in 1966 was renamed the Public Works Department (PWD). The Public Works Department, initially under the Ministry of Development and later under Ministry of Social Services was the main builder of infrastructure pertaining to both rural and urban settlements. Later, under the Ministry of Communications, the Department of Roads and the Department of Urban Development and Housing were the two main technical Departments. Although confronted by many new challenges brought by increasing demand from sectors like Education, Health, Urbanization pressure and the Private Sector, growth has been achieved in establishing the basic infrastructure facilities.

In 1999, during the restructing of the Royal Government on “Enhancing Good Governance- Promoting Efficiency, Transparency, and Accountability”a number of recommendations emerged. One of them was to restructure the then Ministry of Communications and a new Ministry for Construction later named as Ministry of Works and Human Settlement be established. Accordingly, the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement was established in 2003.

The rapid socio-economic development in the country placed immense demand on the Ministry for provision of infrastructure and development plans. In particular, the Department of Urban Development and Engineering Serviecs (DUDES), responsible for urban settlements and engineering services in the country. The department was faced with increasing challenges. In addition to the complexity of urbanization, rapid changes were also taking place in the villages and other settlements. On the other hand, there was increasing demand for engineering services in the country to provide technical backstopping to Local Governments especially in view of the development focus of the 11th Five Year Plan. Therefore, to enable efficient delivery of services and to facilitate timely development the DUDES was bifurcated into the Department of Engineering Services and Department of Human Settlement in September 2011. The bifurcation was proposed to enable the two departments to specialize and focus more clearly on their respective areas of responsibilities.

The Ministry of Works & Human Settlement with its vision of becoming a lead organization in infrastructure development for human settlement and transportation is supported by three technical departments. They are Department of Roads, Department of Engineering Services, and Department of Human Settlement.

1 Vision

“To be a dynamic organization leading the nation in building quality and sustainable infrastructure and built environment for socio-economic well-being and happiness.”

Mission

“To provide safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure for human settlement and transportation to- wards balanced regional development embodying the Bhutanese values.”

Budget

The reviesed budget of the Ministry for the Financial Year 2016- 2017 and 2017- 2018 was Nu. 8, 796. 914 million and Nu. 10, 009. 442 million respectively. The details of the budget allocation for the Financial Year July 2016-June 2017 and July 2017-June 2018 are as follows;

Financial Year 2016- 2017

1) Secretariat 316.077 m 2) Department of Roads 7, 243.042 m 3) Department of Engineering Services 1, 183. 757 m 4) Department of Human Settlement 54. 038 m

Financial Year 2017- 2018

1) Secretariat 588.791 m 2) Department of Roads 8, 118.523 m 3) Department of Engineering Services 1, 253. 019 m 4) Department of Human Settlement 49. 109 m

The Ministry’s staff strength including those posted to the Dzongkhags and Regional Offices is1, 288 numbers. Those posted to Dzongkhags stands to 580 numbers. The detailed break down of the staff posted in various departments and Dzongkhags are given in Table 1.

2 Table 1.1: Staff Strength of Ministry of Works and Human Settlement

Department of Roads Department of Department of Directorate Dzongkhag Qualification Secretariat Engineering Human Total Services Regional Engineering Sector Headquarter Services Settlement Offices Ph.D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Master's Degree 5 3 9 1 15 11 4 48 Bachelor's Degree 3 12 29 35 46 20 85 230 Diploma 4 23 20 177 16 5 253 498 Class X Certificate 0 11 13 90 10 9 201 334 Below Class X 0 8 15 98 0 5 47 173 GSC/ESP 0 5 0 0 0 0 5 Total 12 62 86 401 87 50 590 1288 Source: Human Resource Division, Directorate Services, Ministry of Works & Human Settlement

Note: - The table includes all the staffs that are currently pursuing Under Graduate and Master Programs in various fields from different departments. - The table does not include the staffs from Construction Developemnt Board and Four Thromdes

3 Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Works & Human Settlement

MINISTER

SECRETARY Policy & Planning Division Internal Audit Services

Department of Human Department of Department of Roads Settlement Engineering Services

Urban Planning Division Engineering Service Bridge Division Division

Regional & Rural Water Supply & Design Division Planning Division Sanitation Division Construction Division Survey & GIS Division Engineering Adaptation & Risk Reduction Maintenance Division Division Compliance & Development Control Flood Engineering & 9 Regional Offices Division Mitigation Division

Directorate

Human Resource Division Finance Division ICT Division Legal Services Administrative Section

Reporting Line for Human Resource, Finance, and ICT Support Services 4 CHAPTER 2: DEPARTMENT OF ROADS Background Department of Roads is one of the oldest departments in the country. The requirement and emphasis of the country in the past had been connectivity and not much on standards and quality. The organization has so far successfully delivered on the mandates assigned by the government. Road development had been and is the topmost development activity being pursued by the past and present governments. This is evident through the huge budget allocations made by successive governments in the road sector. Along the journey of development, the efforts of the department has therefore, been channelled into delivering the government’s physical targets.

The department has over the years established substantially large network of roads in the country. As some important road connections have been made, the road users are increasingly expecting higher standard and comfortable roads. Naturally as the country is transitioning to a more developed country, there is a necessity to build roads and highways at par with the developed countries standards with state of the art technology. Therefore, a transition point has been reached for the department to re-organize and establish itself as a dynamic professional institution in the country that can support the government in its future development endeavours.

The first office set up for construction of road was “Bhutan Road Project” in 1959 headed by a Principal Engineering Officer for conducting a feasibility study for the construction of Phuentsholing-Thimphu Highway. With the commissioning of the five year plan in 1961 it was renamed as “Bhutan Engineering Services” headed by a Chief Engineer for constructing 179 km Phuentsholing-Thimphu highway. In 1979 it was renamed as Public Works Department.

The Public Works Department was initially under the Ministry of Development and later under Ministry of Social Services. In the year 2000, it was renamed as Department of Roads. Under the Ministry of Communications, the Department of Roads and the Department of Urban Development and Housing were the two main technical Departments.

Department of Roads came under the purview of Ministry of Works and Human Settlement when it was bifurcated from the erstwhile Ministry of Communications in 2003.

Vision

“A Professional and Regulatory Organization Competent and Committed to enabling Provision of Road Infrastructure that is Adequate, Efficient, Reliable and Safe”.

Mission

• Up-gradation of all the national highways forming the North-south and East-West national highway grid to the desired specifications and quality to carry loads up to 30 tons;

• Complete construction of the South East West Highway to enhance connectivity within and outside the country;

• Completion & Maintenance of Inter-Dzongkhag Connectivity roads;

• Construct and Maintain Dzongkhag roads to desired level of Serviceability;

• Shorten the highways to reduce Travel Time & Vehicle Operating Costs; 5 • Ensure that more than 85 percent of the population lives within half a day’s walk from nearest motor-able road by 2020;

• Professionalize the skills of employees through a Continuous Process of Capacity Building;

• Introduce appropriate technologies and Mechanisms to improve Construction / Maintenance Methodologies and Quality;

• Ensure / Enable Private Sector Development – as this is the Key to participation by private sector for Socio-Economic Success.

• Continue EFRC and climate resilient techniques in roads construction.

Road Network

As of June 2018, the total length of road built stands at 18, 088. 52 km (including 1, 735.08 Km of access road). This is an increase in the road connectivty by 6, 911.53 Km as compared to 2015. The total length of road in 2015 was 111, 76. 99 Km. Trashigang dzongkhag have the largest share of road length with 2, 094 Km. This is followed by Mongar and Wangdue Dzongkhag with 1, 736.43 Km and 1, 425.39 Km respectively. Gasa still remains the least connected dzongkhag in the country with 97.33 Km of road. The details of the road length in the country are shown below.

Table 2.1: Existing Road Network by Dzongkhag as of 30th June 2018

way - Dzongkhag Total Highway Highway Farm Road UrbanRoad Access RoadAccess Express DzongkhagRoad Primary National Primary National Secondary National National Secondary Bumthang 0.00 66.00 17.63 1.70 261.88 107.11 454.32 Chhukha 0.00 255.59 0.00 133.41 28.58 491.99 217.73 1127.30 Dagana 0.00 18.00 166.58 121.50 1.50 643.87 50.43 1001.88 Gasa 0.00 0.00 46.00 8.10 0.00 40.98 2.25 97.33 Haa 0.00 55.52 99.00 18.60 7.93 274.53 81.00 536.58 Lhuntse 0.00 0.00 44.50 107.55 0.77 691.74 137.98 982.54 Mongar 0.00 181.46 20.50 287.59 11.96 1169.88 65.04 1736.43 Paro 0.00 96.30 32.00 16.92 5.20 665.19 84.63 900.24 Pema Gatshel 0.00 120.39 128.01 143.99 0.00 600.09 42.89 1035.37 Punakha 0.00 47.50 30.74 36.21 4.44 430.78 101.65 651.32 Samdrup Jongkhar 0.00 77.00 72.00 119.64 7.32 431.05 43.66 750.67 Samtse 0.00 51.00 109.00 109.89 8.25 752.92 39.50 1070.56 Sarpang 0.00 97.75 0.00 107.16 15.82 326.59 163.83 711.15 Thimphu 6.20 50.50 7.15 54.52 281.80 112.98 231.70 744.85 Trashigang 0.00 45.00 17.00 284.67 6.60 1708.96 32.41 2094.64 Trashi Yangtse 0.00 90.36 0.00 71.35 8.72 467.78 28.05 666.26 Trongsa 0.00 178.50 0.00 36.96 0.62 364.91 39.30 620.29 Tsirang 0.00 63.00 3.00 68.51 3.30 351.22 19.96 508.99 Wangdue Phodrang 0.00 141.00 6.80 104.81 8.50 976.45 187.83 1425.39 Zhemgang 0.00 161.00 55.00 155.68 14.10 528.50 58.13 972.41 Total 6.20 1729.87 903.28 2004.69 417.11 11292.29 1735.08 18088.52 Source: Department of Roads 6

Figure 2.1: Percent Road Network by Dzongkhag as of 30th June 2018

14.00

12.00 11.52

10.00 9.55

7.84 8.00

6.20 5.69 5.89 6.00 5.51 5.40 5.35 4.95

Percentage of Roads Percentage 4.13 4.10 3.91 3.66 4.00 3.58 3.41 2.95 2.80 2.50

2.00 0.54

0.00

Gasa Haa Paro Dagana Lhuntse Mongar Samtse Trongsa Tsirang Chhukha Punakha Sarpang Thimphu Bumthang Trashigang Zhemgang Pema Gatshel Trashi Yangtse

Samdrup Jongkhar Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhags

7 Table 2.2: Surface Category wise abstract road network as of 30th June 2018

Type of Express Primary Secondary Dzongkhag Urban Farm Access All Road Road way National National Road Road Road Road Highway Highway 2018 6.2 1, 822.65 903.28 2, 004.694 471.11 11, 292.29 1, 735.08 18,181.304 Blacktopped 6.2 1, 733.85 677.93 1, 135.105 402.8 12.6 506.7 4, 475.185 non-black- 0 88.8 225.35 869.589 14.31 11, 279.69 1, 228.38 13, 706.119 topped Source: Department of Roads Note: The changes in the length of the road esp (PNH/SNH/Access Road) is mainly due to the reclassifiaction of the road done by DoR mainly to fit proper definition. Farm Road information was collected from MOAF

Bridges

There are a total of 361 bridges in the country. The bridges are categorized into 13 different categories (Table 2.3). There are 204 numbers of permanent bridges and 157 semi-permanent bridges. 71 number of semi-permanent bridges, which constitutes 45% of the total semi-permanent bridges are constructed along the Farm Roads and Gewog Center Roads.

The total span of all the bridges in the country is 12, 777 meters. The total span of bridges on the Farm Road and Gewog Center Roads is 2, 682.91.

8 Table 2.3: Types and Number of Bridges as of 30th June 2018

In % In % SN Bridge Type Nos by Span (m) by Remarks Nos Length 1 RCC T-Beam / T-Girder / Box Girder 75 20.8% 1,591.20 12.5% Permanent 2 RCC Slab 29 8.0% 507.45 4.0% Permanent 3 Pre-stressed Concrete 21 5.8% 1,210.00 9.5% Permanent 4 RCC Arch 4 1.1% 383.00 3.0% Permanent 5 Composite 20 5.5% 384.00 3.0% Permanent Semi- 6 Bailey bridges (BB) 84 23.3% 2,579.84 20.2% Permanent Semi- 7 Bailey SN (BSB) 2 0.6% 231.71 1.8% Permanent 8 Steel Pony Truss 5 1.4% 265.00 2.1% Permanent 9 Steel Arch 11 3.0% 1,059.25 8.3% Permanent 10 Steel Hemilton 8 2.2% 280.60 2.2% Permanent 11 Steel Truss / Girder 20 5.5% 1,241.40 9.7% Permanent 12 Multicell Box Culvert 6 1.7% 304.00 2.4% Permanent 13 RCC bridges on GC Roads 5 1.4% 57.00 0.4% Permanent Sub Total 290 80.3% 10,094.45 79.0% Semi- 14 BB on Farm Roads in various Dzongkhags 14 3.9% 451.21 3.5% Permanent BB on GC & Farm Roads in Various Dzongkhags (2011 Semi- 15 19 5.3% 719.51 5.6% & 2012) Permanent BB on GC & Farm Roads in Various Dzongkhags (2012 Semi- 16 14 3.9% 478.66 3.7% & 2013) Permanent Semi- 17 BB on GC & Farm Roads in Various Dzongkhags (2013) 13 3.6% 469.51 3.7% Permanent Bailey & Bailey Suspension Bridges on GC roads (2015 - Semi- 18 11 3.0% 564.02 4.4% June 2018) Permanent Sub Total 71 19.7% 2,682.91 21.0% Grand Total 361 100% 12,777.4 100% Source: Department of Roads

9 Organizational Structure of Department of Roads

DIRECTOR

DISPATCHER PA TO DIRECTOR

MESSENGER

BRIDGE DESIGN CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION

PROJECTS

REGIONAL OFFICES

10 CHAPTER 3: DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES Background

The concept of a separate Institution was established in 1959 as BHUTAN ROAD PROJECT, mandated to conduct the reconnaissance survey of Phuentsholing-Thimphu Highway. In 1961 (1-10-1961) the Bhutan Road Project was renamed as BHUTAN ENGINEERING SERVICES under the Ministry of Development, mandated to design and construct any infrastructure for every department of the Royal Government. The Bhutan Engineering Services was once again renamed as PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTEMENT IN (PWD) in 1971.

In 1974 a committee was appointed to guide urban development and it was called Central Town Planning Committee (CTPC) consisting of all ministers and senior civil servants as members. In 1984 the CTPC was converted into National Urban Development Corporation (NUDC) and in 1989 the NUDC was renamed as the Department of Works and Hous¬ing by merging the non-road functions of the PWD.

In 1993 the Departments of Roads and Works & Housing were merged and renamed as the Public Works Division (PWD). The new PWD was then transferred to the Ministry of Communications. In 1999 the roads and other functions were segregated and the Department of Urban Development and Housing (DUDH) was formed. The mandate of DUDH was to focus on urban development as the number of urban centers were rapidly increasing and urban problems like housing, infrastructure provision and munici- pal management issues were emerging, which needed to be addressed comprehensively and efficiently.

Housing was separated from the department in 2003 and the DUDH was renamed as Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services (DUDES) during the First Annual Engineering Conference in 2004. Apart from the responsi¬bilities associated to the urban sector and providing engineering services to all other agencies, DUDES was also made the parent department for Dzongkhag engineering personnel.

The rapid socio-economic development in the country placed immense demand on and for provision of infrastructure and development plans. In particular, the Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services, responsible for urban settlements and engineering services in the country, was faced with increasing challenges. In addition to the com¬plexity of urbanization, rapid changes were also taking place in villages and other settlements. On the other hand, there was increasing need for engineering services in the country and the technical support for local governments especially in view of the development focus of the 11th Five Year Plan. Therefore, to enable efficient delivery of services and to facilitate timely development, the Lhengye Zhungtshog approved the bifurcation of DUDES into the Department of Engineering Services (DES) and the Department of Human Settlement (DHS). This bifurcation would enable the two departments to specialize and focus more clearly on their respective areas of responsibilities.

The Department reviews construction plans, issues permits, and performs inspections to ensure engineering projects are built safely and in compliance with approved codes in force and regulations helping to create a vibrant, livable, and safe-built community. The DES develops expertise in a specified area and meets the specific requirements of other functional ministries, departments, agencies who are not required to fritter away their resources, in areas or performing functions which were not their core area of operation. It is like outsourcing a specific activity but within the fold of the Government.

11 Vision

A professional organization capable of planning and implementation of high quality, cost effective and sustainable infrastructure to ensure a balanced development of Human Settlement for the people of Bhutan.

Mission

To be a professional and leading government technical agency for infrastructure planning, designing and construction technology.

12 Table 3.1: Information on Drinking Water Supply by Urban Centers as of 30th June 2018

INFORMATION ON DRINKING WATER SUPPLY BY URBAN CENTERS Sl. Thromdey/ Name of Water Capacity Hours of Water Dzongkhag Type of Source Water Treatment Facility Coverage No Dzongkhag Throm Source (MLD) Supply per Day Sedimentation, Slow Sand Dekiling, Jambay Lhakhang, Nasphel Surface Water 0.15 24 Filtration, and Chlorination Wangdicholing, and Kuje Bumthang Bathbalathang, Jalikhar, 1 Bumthang Sedimentation, Slow Sand Lamey Goenpa Surface Water 0.735 - Gongkhar, Chamkhar, Filtration, and Chlorination Wangdichoeling, and Jakar Areas Chumey ------Direct raw water for town 50% only due to lekage in Gedu Micro Surface Water areas and treated water for 0.71 9 structures and distrubitions pipe gedu collage only lines Conventional filtration but 9 hours in 50% only due to lekage in Tsimasham and not functional(1.82MLD commercial area. 24 Tsimakha Surface Water 1.64 structures and distrubitions pipe Tshimalakha capacity of treatement hours in residential lines plant ) and instuitunal areas North Treatment Surface Water - 2 - - 2 Chukha Plant* South Treatment Surface Water - 2 - - Plant** Kharbandi Treatment Phuentsholing Surface Water - 0.52 - - Plant*** Borewell (Revenue Ground Water - - - - and Custom) Borewell (CHPC) Ground Water - - - - Royal Guest House, Dzongdag/Drangpon/Dzongrab Residence,Daga Town,NHDCL Dagana Woobjilum Surface Water Slow sand Filtration 0.243 24 3 Dagana Colony, RBP Colony, Forest Office, Dratshang, Daga Central School and Daga BHU Area Lhamoyzingkha ------

13 Damji ------4 Gasa Gasa Shintag Chhu Source Surface Water Dzongkhag Guest House, Haa hospital, Dzongdag/Drangpon Residence,Haa Town, Dzongkhag Sedimentation, Slow Sand Haa Khamsar Surface Water 1.5 24 Administration office area, RBP Filtration, and Chlorination Colony,Gonzin Ugyen Dorji Central School and Bali BHU 5 Haa Area RWSS (4 sources: Kezalum, Tsilee Jyenkana town, school, forest Jyenkana ( Zurilum), Surface Water RWSS 0.1 24 office. Jyenkahoma Rongchu, Tokaylum Ngar Surface Water - 0.145 Lhuentse 6 Lhuentse Gorsham Surface Water - 0.36 Autsho ------Gyelposhing Deapong/Kalapang Surface Water - 1 - - Yakpognag Mongar^ Surface Water - 3 - - 7 Mongar Mongar Kadam^^ Surface Water - 1.5 - - Yadi Chaskar Yoe Surface Water - - - - Sandrap,Plate settler, Boday area, Air port, Gapjana Surface Water Pressure filter, alum and 0.8 - Woochu,Khangkhu,Changdungkha Chlorine dosing. ,Changmende,& Damsephu. Tshongdu Infiltration town,Gaptey,Taju,Jangsa, Dzong Tshongdu Susurface Water , gallery,submersible 1.2 - area,Shari, Ta- Paro 8 Paro pump,chlorination Dzong,Neymeyzampa,NIE,Changs ema, Changnangkha. Borewell (Near Ground water - 0.7 - Hospital & Geptay area. municipal office) Borewell (Near BPC Ground water - 0.7 - Jangsa area Office) Jangsa Beteykha ------

14 Nganglam ------9 Pema Gatshel Denchi Nangri Surface Water - - - - Supplied through Resevior, Old Town, Punakha Jashigang Surface water - - 4 Morning and Evening only 10 Punakha Khuruthang UC Jashigang Surface water - - Morning and evening Lobeysa Bore well 2nos Underground - - 5 no, (Old slow sand filter, Rekheychu surface water non functional) 1.2 6 Lap-2, 3 & 4 Samdrup Jongkhar infilteration gallery surface water no dug well Ground Water no 0.043 Samdrup 13 Lap-1 11 borewells Ground Water no 0.39 Jongkhar Lamshorong surface water no Dewathang Jalakhi surface water no 0.43 24 Dewathang town Samdrupgatsel surface water no Samdrup Choling ------

Surface Water Dhamdum and Sub-Surface Rapid sand filtration & Whole Samtse Dzongkhag Samtse pumping,Sathri,Dham 2.5 10 Water chlorination Thromdey areas 12 Samtse dum (Infiltration)

Gomtu ------Sarpang Lharing Surface Water WTP under construction 14.6 6 Sarpang Tar 13 Sarpang Passang Chu Surface Water - 0.3 - - Gelephu Mouchu (New) Ground Water - 6.5 - - BPC Tail Race Surface Water - 6.5 - - Dechenphu Surface Water - 1.4 - - Thimphu 14 Thimphu Damelum (Motithang) Surface Water - 6.5 - -

Megaypang Surface Water - 6.5 - - Khasadrapchu ------

15 Sergangchu Surface Water - 0.24 - - Trahiyangtse Barzamchu Surface Water - 0.24 - - 15 Trashiyangtse Buyangchu Surface Water - 2.75 - - Duksum Bhuyangchu Surface Water - - - Rangjung ------16 Trashigang Rangshikhar Surface Water - - - Trashigang 2.4 Phobla Surface Water - - - 95 % but around 10 % consume Euro Water Treatment Trongsa Jalizur Surface Water 2.4 24 non-treated water that Municipal 17 Trongsa Plant supply from diffrent source Kuenga Rabten ------Pow Khola Surface Water 1.8 Stilling/ Flocculation, All tromde area, LAP I, LAP II, Chisa Khola Surface Water Lamella Cleaifier, Rapid LAP III, including all the Damphu 24 18 Tsirang Sand Filtration, and 0.3 institution and offices within the Shida Khola Surface Water chlorination. dzongkhag Throm

Mendrelgang ------Wangdue WangduePhodrang Rakizampa/Baychu Surface Water 2.4 19 Phodrang Nobding ------Zhemgang central school, BHU area, Wamtakpa, DOR colony, Sedimentation, Slow Sand Zhemgang Dechengang Surface Water 1.16 6 NHDC Colony, Trong Heritage Filtration, and Chlorination 20 Zhemgang village, RBP area, Forest area and core town etc. Panbang Jindalla gang Surface water - - - - Source: Water and Sanitation Information System, Water and Sanitation Division, Department of Engineering Services, MoWHS Note * North Treatment Plant Water source includes Dhamantri, Hatidunga, Ratna Jhora, Basghari Jhora, Dhuti Intake Old, and Dhuti Intake New ** South Treatment Plant Water Source includes Hatidunga, Ratna Jhora, Basghari Jhora, Dhuti Intake Old, and Dhuti Intake New *** Kharbandi Treatment Plant Water Source includes Bandharay Jhora I and II ^ Yakpogang Water Source includes Chompa 1, 2, & 3, Yakpogang 1 & 2 ^^ Kadam Water Source includes Wengkhar Juk - Information not available

16 Table 3.2: Information on Sewerage System by Urban Centers as of 30th June 2018

INFORMATION ON SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT Disposal Site Collection Sl.N Distance (Km) % of Area Covered for Dzongkhag Urban Town Name of Site Method of Waste Collection o from the town Collection Bumthang Kikila 8.1 Block Collection 100% 1 Bumthang Chumey - - - - Presentlty the incinator of Gedu THPA is not Gedu 3 km and Gedu functional. The waste are Tshimasham 58 Block collection 50% 2 Chukha being disposed at km Agaypang, Tshimasham Tsimasham Agay pang 7 Block collection 60% Dagana - 15.5 - - 3 Dagana Lhamoyzingkha - - - - Damji - - - - 4 Gasa Gasa - - - - Haa - - - - 5 Haa Jyenkana - - - - Lhuentse Pakpachorten 4 kerb 90% 6 Lhuentse Autsho not fixed - - - Gyelposhing - - - - 7 Mongar Mongar - - - - Yadi - - - - Paro - - - - 8 Paro Beteykha - - - - Nganglam - - - - 9 Pema Gatshel Denchi N/A N/A N/A N/A Khuruthang/Punakha Omtekha 6 Doot to door 100% Old Town Punakha and Omtekha 13 Doot to door 95% 10 Punakha peripheral Satelite Town, CNR, Omtekha 15 Doot to door 100% Gangkha, Lobesa Samdrup Samdrup Jongkhar Lower town 0.1 Sewerage 25% 11 Jongkhar Samdrup Choling - - - -

17 100% Thromdey areas & Samtse Majathang (Budhunay) 4 Cesspool, based on requisation near by Geogs 12 Samtse Cesspool deployed from Samtse on Gomtu commercial & Gomtu NA NA requisation institutions Sarpang Near Crematorium 2 Block Collection 100% 13 Sarpang Gelephu Under Gelephu Thromde Thimphu Under Thimphu Thromde 14 Thimphu Khasadrapchu - - - - Trahiyangtse - - - - 15 Trashiyangtse Duksum - - - - Rangjung - - - - 16 Trashigang Trashigang - - - - Door to Door Collection by dumper truck & And bins are placed at various Trongsa Chunjupang 6 95% 17 Trongsa location. The dumper placer truck collects as and when its filled Kuenga Rabten - - - - Bhulkay(Reserphu) landfill 100% within municipality Damphu* 12 Block collection. 3 times a week site and peripherials 18 Tsirang Bhulkay(Reserphu) landfill Mendrelgang 1 monthly cleaning by public 100% site Wangdue WangduePhodrang - - - - 19 Phodrang Nobding - - - - Zhemgang Dechengang 2 Block collection 80% 20 Zhemgang Panbang Marang dud 2 door to door collection 20% Source: Municipality Engineers *Damphu Municipality have Compact system of Sewerage treatment plant(Ecoline) which is connected to 48 building of Core Town and Damphu Hospital Which mave mail line of 700meter (225mm UPVC pipe)and 500 meter(160mm UPVC pipe) distribution. Capacity of Treatment Plant is 9N) - Information not available

18 Table 3.3: Information on Solid Waste Management by Urban Centers as of 30th June 2018

Waste Method of Sl.No Dzongkhag Town Generated Frequency Types of Waste Service Provider Collection (Tons/day) Bumthang 3 Block Collection 6 days a week Organic and Plastic waste Municipality 1 Bumthang Chumey - - - - - E-waste and Municipal Private Sector and Gedu 4 Block Collection Once a week Solid Waste Municipality Sarchap 2 Block collection Once a week Organic and Plastic waste Municipality 2 Chukha Tsimasham, old Dzong area and 4 Block Collection Twice a week Municipal Solid Waste Municipality Tshimalakha Construction, Medical Dagana 0.2 Door to Door Twice a week and Municipal Solid Thromde 3 Dagana Waste Lhamoyzingkha - - - - - Construction, E-waste Communal Damji 0.1 Twice a week and Municipal Solid Thromde collection 4 Gasa Waste Gasa - - - - - Construction Waste, E- Waste, Medical Waste, Haa 5 Block Collection 5 days a week and Municipal Solid Thromde Waste 5 Haa Construction Waste, E- Kerb side collection Jyenkana 0.30 Once a week waste and Municipal Thromde and block collection Solid Waste Kerb side collection 6 Lhuentse Lhuentse 2 Once a week Municipal Solid Waste Thromde and block collection

19 Autsho - - - - - Medical Waste and Gyelposhing 0.95 Block Collection Twice a week Thromde Municipal Solid Waste Kerb side collection E-waste, Medical and 7 Mongar Mongar 0.96 Once a week Thromde and block collection Municipal Solid Waste E-waste, Medical and Yadi 0.2 Block Collection Once a week Municipal Solid Waste Private Sector Construction Waste and Paro 8 Block Collection Daily Thromde 8 Paro Municipal Solid Waste Beteykha - - - - - Nganglam - - - - - Construction Waste, E- 9 Pema Gatshel waste, Medical Waste, Denchi 1 Door to Door Twice a week and Municipal Solid Waste Khuruthang 1.5 Door to Door 5 days a week Municipal Solid Waste Thromde Punakha Old 10 Punakha Town and 2.00 Door to Door 5 days a week Solid waste Thromde peripheral Lobeysa 1.50 Door to door Twice a week Solid waste Thromde Samdrup Samdrup Jongkhar 5 Door to Door 6 days a week Municipal Solid Waste Thromde 11 Jongkhar Samdrup Choling - - - - - Construction Waste, E- waste, Medical Waste, Samtse 1.665 Block Collection Thrice a week Thromde 12 Samtse and Municipal Solid Waste Gomtu - - - - - 13 Sarpang Sarpang 0.57 Block Collection Twice a week Municipal Solid Waste Thromde

20 Construction Waste, E- Block collection waste, Medical Waste, and communal Gelephu 11 6 days a week and Municipal Solid Thromde collection Waste Door to door, kerb Thimphu 60 side, and block Thrice a week Municipal Solid Waste Private Sector 14 Thimphu collection Khasadrapchu - - - - - Kerb side, block Construction Waste, E- collection, and waste, Medical Waste, Trahiyangtse 1 once a month Thromde 15 Trashiyangtse communal and Municipal Solid collection Waste Duksum - - - - - Rangjung - - - - - E-waste, Medical Waste, 16 Trashigang Trashigang 6 Block collection Daily and Municipal Solid Thromde Waste Medical Waste and Trongsa 2 Door to door 4 days a week Thromde 17 Trongsa Municipal Solid Waste Kuenga Rabten - - - - - Construction Waste, E- Kerb side collection waste, and Municipal Damphu 1.5 and block collectionThrice a week Thromde/Municipality 18 Tsirang Solid Waste Mendrelgang - - - - - Block and Wangdue WangduePhodrang 4.7 communal Daily Municipal Solid Waste Thromde 19 Phodrang Collection Nobding - - - - -

21 Construction Waste, Zhemgang 1.42 Block Collection 5 days a week Medical Waste, and Thromde Municipal Solid Waste 20 Zhemgang Construction Waste, Panbang 0.57 Door to Door Twice a week Medical Waste, and Municipal Solid Waste

Source: Water and Sanitation Information System, Water and Sanitation Division, Department of Engineering Services, MoWHS - Information not available

22 Table 3.4: Information on Urban Infrastructure Facilities by Type and Urban Centers as of 30th June 2018 INFORMATION ON URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES Sl. No. of Capacity (to accumulate number of vehicle per Dzongkhag Urban Towns Urban Roads (Km) Foot Path (meters) No Parking parking) Light Medium Heavy Surfaced Unsurfaced Road Side Off Road 2 Wheeler Vehicle Vehicle Vehicle Bumthang 16.15 1.11 3,747.45 340 5 5 143 21 18 1 Bumthang Chumey ------Above Gedu Yes^ NA 158 6^^ NA YES NA NA Meritsemo 2 Chukha Tsimasham and Yes* NA NA 312m Yes** NA NA NA NA Tshimalakha Dagana 1.59 1100.85 2 3 36 nil 3 Dagana Lhamoyzingkha ------Damji ------4 Gasa Gasa ------Haa 4.10 - 3830 - 4 - - - - 5 Haa Jyenkana 1.55 No parking demarcation and some parking area not Lhuentse 1.3 4 - - 4 6 Lhuentse blacktopped Autsho No information Gyelposhing ------7 Mongar Mongar ------Yadi ------Paro 4.9 3500 900 50 750 50 50 8 Paro Beteykha ------Nganglam ------9 Pema Gatshel Denchi 1.2 3.11 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Khururthang 2.337 0.585 130 4624 595 39 551 5 10 Punakha UC Lobeysa ------

23 Samdrup 9.5 1.3 6210.66 1315.21 247 28 189 - 30 Samdrup Jongkhar 11 Jongkhar Samdrup Under Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde Choling Samtse 7.35 4.35 1680.2 288.2 3 25 157 2 2 12 Samtse Gomtu 6.51 - - - 1 - - - 50 Sarpang 3.41 11.9 13 Sarpang Gelephu Under Gelephu Thromde Thimphu Under Thimphu Thromde 14 Thimphu Khasadrapchu ------Trahiyangtse ------15 Trashiyangtse Duksum ------Rangjung ------16 Trashigang Trashigang ------Trongsa 3.5 - 138 1900 9*** 9 95 10 Nil 17 Trongsa Kuenga Rabten ------Damphu 6.102 1.2 2290 1880 9**** 15 172 32 17 18 Tsirang Mendrelgang ------Wangdue Wangdue ------19 Phodrang Phodrang Nobding ------Zhemgang 10.87 5.24 2788 1687 20 5 11 0 0 20 Zhemgang Panbang ------Source: Municipality Engineers ^ Surfaced but major renovation to be carried out. ^^ 3 nos at Laptsakha 3 at below meritsemo which was done during the finicial year of 2012-2013 * Surfaced but minor maintenance to be carried out **Along the Road side parking drawn as planed parking is not there *** The parking is inclusive of Dzong parking for staffs **** The parking includes the road side parking along the main road in the core Town. - Information not available

24 Organizational Structure of Department of Engineering Services

DIRECTOR ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK PROJECT

WORLD BANK PROJECT

FLOOD ENGINEERING WATER AND ENGINEERING ENGINEERING SERVICE SANITATION ADAPTATION RURAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION DIVISION AND RISK INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION REDUCTION SERVICES DIVISION DIVISION ARCHITECTURE WATER SUPPLY SECTION SECTION SURVEY AND RISK REDUCTION DESING MAPPPING SECTION ESTIMATE AND SECTION STRUCTURAL WASTE WATER CONSTRUCTION SECTION SECTION SECTION CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL SOLID WASTE TECHNOLOGY TECHNICAL SECTION SECTION SECTION MAINTENANCE DESIGN SECTION SECTION ESTIMATION SECTION QUALITY ASSURANCE BRIDGE AND CONSTRUCTION SECTION GEOLOGICAL SECTION SUR VEY SECTION BSR SECTION

25 CHAPTER 4: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT Background

With the start of modern development in the country (launch of the first five year plan) Bhutan Engineering Services, responsible for construction works in the country was established in October 1961. By the 6th Five Year Plan physical planning and implementation works were administered through Central Town Planning Committee (CTPC). Which was later upgraded to National Urban Development Corporation (NUDC) in 1984.

In 1989 the functions of the NUDC was transferred to the then Ministry of Social Services with the aim of integrating urban affairs with other sectors in human settlement. The department was later named as the Department of Works and Housing and later renamed as the Public Works Department (PWD) and placed under the then Ministry of Communications (MoC). In 1997 PWD was bifurcated into the Department of Roads and the Department of Urban Development and Housing (DUDH). Then in 2003 MoC was bifurcated into the Ministry of Information and Communication and the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement (MoWHS). At the same time, DUDH was bifurcated into the National Housing Development Corporation and the Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services (DUDES).

Bifurcation of the Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services

The rapid socio-economic development in the country placed an immense demand on and for provision of infrastructure and development plans. In particular, the DUDES responsible for urban settlements and engineering services were faced with increasing challenges. In addition to the complexity of urbanization, rapid changes were also taking place in villages and other settlements. On the other hand, there was an increasing need for engineering services in the country and the technical support for local governments especially in view of the development focus of the 11th Five Year Plan. Therefore, to enable efficient delivery of services and to facilitate timely development, the Lhengye Zhungtshog approved the bifurcation of DUDES into the Department of Engineering Services and the Department of Human Settlement. The bifurcation has enabled the two departments to specialize and focus more clearly on their respective areas of responsibilities.

Vision

An integrated and sustainable living environment that enables continued enhancement of our values and provides opportunities for positive socio-economic development.

Mission

Promote safe, secure, responsible and responsive human settlements through preparation of planning strategies and physical development plans that are consistent with the national development polices.

26 Table 4.1 : Status of Urban Centers in Bhutan

Land Local Area Plans Sl. Dzongkhag Name Category Area Plan Type Horizon Approval uses/ Population Population Approval/ Final No Precin (Base) (Projected) No. Names Area (Acres) Plan Method LP % presentation Date to cts the Public

Dekiling 269.48 Yes Land Pooling 28% Final presentation date was 10/2/2015

Chamkhar 441.164 Yes Land Pooling 28% Final presentation 2269 Acres 8756 for date was 9/2/2015 Valley 19th Dzongkhag (9.18 sq.km as Chhoekhor 1 Bumthang Bumthang Yes Development 2012-2032 September 10 22000 by 2032 3 Thromde per thromde Valley Plan 2014 boundary) (2012)

Jalikhar 223.371 Yes Land Pooling 28% Final presentation date was 27/7/2015

Layout plan was prepared in Core area 455.6 N/A N/A It is currently under structure plan implementation. 2002-2017

It was approved on 8/92017 and is Ahlay 270.09 Yes Land Pooling 25-30% currently under implementation.

Rinchending 628.95 Yes Land Pooling 15% It is currently under implementation.

It is currently under Damdara 150 Yes Land Pooling 15% implementation.

It was approved on 15/2/2018 and is Pasakha 552.63 Yes Land Pooling 30% currently uner validaton.

Initial Plan was prepared in 2007 It was approved by Kabreytar 117.106 using Guided Land Pooling 12% the MInistry on 26th Land October 2007. Development. Population in 2037 will be 20537 50066( with Dzongkhag 4153.84 acres 17th January, (2005) and Phuentsholing Yes Structure Plan 2013-2028 8 3% growth 10 Thromde (16.81 Sq.Km) 2014 Final public 23925 rate) and 80975 consulttaion was (2013) (5 % growth done on 25/5/2016 rate) Toorsatar 42.51 Yes Land Pooling 30% and approved on 8/9/2017. The demarcation has been completed .

Amochu Land 99.15 Yes Land Pooling 30% It is currently under Reclamation implementation.

27

2 Chukha Population in 2037 will be 20537 50066( with Dzongkhag 4153.84 acres 17th January, (2005) and Phuentsholing Yes Structure Plan 2013-2028 8 3% growth 10 Thromde (16.81 Sq.Km) 2014 23925 rate) and 80975 (2013) (5 % growth rate)

It is currently under Khareyphu 112.74 Yes Land Pooling 25% implementation.

The area is already developed . Pasakha Industral However, the 376.92 Estate Thromde is currently preparing a plan for the area.

Final public consultation was done on 8/12/17 and Chamkuna 86.19 Yes Land Pooling 10-15% it was approved on 15/2/2018. It is currently under validation.

Final public 2 Chukha Pekarzhing consulttaion was (Includes Torbari 347.09 Yes Land Pooling 30% done on 29/12/2014 and Khogla) and the demarcation has been completed.

Plot reconfiguration Chukha Colony Town N/A Yes Layout Plan N/A Not available N/A N/A N/A 1 Chukha Colony Not available Layout plan N/A Not available where 19 plots were created

Not Layout plan was Tsimalakha Town N/A Yes Layout Plan N/A Not available N/A Not available 1 Tsimalakha Not available N/A N/A Not available available prepared in 1999

34.08 acres 1233 in Lay out Plan was Tsimasham Yenlag Yes Layout Plan N/A 37316 5 Not available 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A Not available (0.137 Sq.Km) 2005 prepared in 1999

Plot reconfiguration Action Area Plan where 34 plots Laptsakha 8.6 was prepared in N/A 2003 and one 2001 resrved plots were created

4288 (as per Only Layout Gedu Town Not available Yes N/A Not available 4 PHCB, Not available 3 Plan 2005) 28 2 Chukha

4288 (as per Action Area Plan Only Layout Below Meritsen Plot Gedu Town Not available Yes N/A Not available 4 PHCB, Not available 3 7.36 was prepared in N/A Not available Plan Junction reconfiguration 2005) 2006

Plot reconfiguration Action area plan Above Meritsen where 329 6.9 was prepared in N/A Not available Junction residential 2003 plots were created

Not Layout plan was Darla Town Not available Yes Layout Plan N/A Not available N/A Not available 1 Darla (Tala) Not available N/A N/a Not available available prepared in 1999

Not Not Wangkha Town 34.692 Yes Layout Plan Not available 12 Not available 1 Wangkha Not available Layout Plan N/A N/A Not available available available

It was on 1 Dagana Town Not available Layout Plan government N/A Not available land

Dzongkhag 110 Acres Dagana Yes Layout Plan N/A Not available N/A 1481 Not available Thromde (0.44 sq.km)

Layout plan An Action Area had been Approved in 1 Sunkosh 2.74 plan was prepared prepared in N/A December 2001 in 2001 2001 for 16 plots.

3 Dagana

Final public Yenlag Lhamoizingkha Structure Plan 3459 1 Lhamoizingkha 779.56 Yes Land pooling 28.5 consultation done Thromde on 24.01.2018

2297 1732 (excluding (excluding school school 1450 acres (5.8 population ) Dagapela Yes Structure Plan 2016-2035 11 population ) 1 Dagapela Sq.km) and 3698 and 2297 (including (including school students) population)

29 The developmenth Plan prepared as two phases: Dzongkhag 13th April 1000 in on the Gasa 212.5 Yes Structure Plan 2015-2030 9 1269 in 2030 1 Kolikha 74 Yes Phase 1 - 47 Thromde 2016 2015 identified area plots and 4 Gasa in Kolikha Phase 2 - 18 plots

1 Damji 43.72 Yes

5 Haa Jyenkana Yenlag 273.95 acres Yes Structure Plan 1987-2000 Approved in N/A 1314 in 3224 in 2015 1 Haa town 154.08 Yes Land Pooling 26.20% N/A Thromde 1992 1987

Layout plan was prepared in 2003. There were 25 plots Lhuentse Town Town Yes Structure Plan 1 Phaling 12.5 Yes Layout plan out of which one was found to be unfesaible during excavation.

Final presentation to 29th 25% for UC the public was made Yenlag December Precinct and on May 16, 2016 6 Lhuentse Autsho 103.11 Yes Structure Plan 2015-2025 5 1365 2652 in 2025 1 Autsho 103.11 Yes Land Pooling Thromde 2016 17% for UV 1 and the plan was (NCCHS) Precinct approved on December 29, 2016

A total of 12 plots for Gorgan Layout Plan 1 Gorgan 4.5 Layout Plan construction of No The Plan was buildings for approved in 2003. shops were created in the area.

Not land pooling as Naling N/A Yes enough No governemnt land

Dzongkhag 3rd October 5425 (in 30 Mongar 443.30 Acres Yes Structure Plan 2016-2040 10 12484 5 Thromde 2017 year 2015)

7 Mongar Jarukhashor N/A Yes Land Pooling 15% Dzongkhag 3rd October 5425 (in Mongar 443.30 Acres Yes Structure Plan 2016-2040 10 12484 5 Thromde 2017 year 2015) Trailing N/A Yes Land Pooling 26%

Kilikhar 34.14 Yes

Changshingpeg N/A Yes Land Pooling 24%

7 Mongar

Land Reconfiguratio 2429 in LAP was Approved in July Gyelposhing Town 400.64 Yes Structure Plan July 2015 6 20000 in 2020 1 Gyelposhing 400.64 n and N/A 2015 prepared in 2015 2015 Relocation (LRR)

9 (Cultur al Landsc 29th ape Dzongkhag Valley Dev. December 12th June 2002 Paro 37 sq.km Yes 2015-2035 Zone ) 27480 35648 1 Tshongde Phase -I Thromde Plan 2016 (NCCHS) & 12 (NCCHS (Built Enviro nment Zone)

1 Tshongde Phase -II Revised in 2001

Layout plan 8 Paro prepared with Tshongde Phase - 91 plots 1 20.7 acres III (residential cum commercial)

31 8 Paro

2241(Growth rate of 2.1%), LAP was 28/4/2004 2825 (Growth Bondey Core Area prepared as part GLD and land 10 1703(2003) 1 Not available N/A May-03 Bondey Town 452.8 acres Yes Structure Plan 2003-2020 (NCCHS) rate of 5%) and (West) of Bondey UDP acquisition 4100 (growth dated June 2003 rate of 10%)

Dzongkhag April 2013 Land Denchi 113.25 Acres Yes Structure Plan 6 615 2267 1 Denchi Thromde (NCCHS) acquisition

15-20% (20% in upper andlower 29th Rinchenthang,Final presentation of 2088.04 acres December Nganglam- Nganglam Yenlag throm Yes Regional Hub 2015-2035 16 6401(2015) 18180(2035) 1 3.41 Yes Land Pooling 15% each in the LAP was done (8.45 Sq.Km) 2016 Rinchenthang lower and in April 2016 to the 9 Pemagatshel (NCCHS) upper public. Zalashing Zor and 15% in Metogang)

UC= 29.9 %, 06/07/2018 Nganglam Old UVI=28.4% Differential 06/07/2018 (Final Nganglam Yenlag throm Yes LAP 2018-2035(Final Public 13 5706(2015) 15651(2035) 1 Town and DCCL 756.661 Yes UV2=25.3% Land Pooling Public Consultation) Consultation) area E4=21.0% S2=26.7%

Not yet LAP I 175.445 Not yet prepared prepared

UV-2 29th Presentation made LAP II - Zinchey (Differential Dzongkhag December 341.005 Yes Land Poling to the Public on 10 Punakha Punakha 685 acres Yes Structure Plan 2016-2035 7 6211 (2015) 8428 (2035) 3 Tsendagang LAP pooling of Thromde 2016 12th June, 2017 25% and 15%) (NCCHS Land Plan prepared for acquisition Plan prepared in LAP III 168.0317 Khuruthang core (Prepared in 1997 only 1997)

32 Final LAP drawings LAP I 53 Yes available dated April 2013

Urban Samdrupjongkha Dzongkhag 513.97 acres Yes Development 2013-2033 16 7487 (2013) 13288(2013) 3 Plot r Thromde (2.08 Sq. Km) Plan reconfiguration without pooling and 12th NCCHS Not Available most on 21st development October, on government 2013 Final LAP drawings LAP II 93 Yes land. available dated June 2013 11

Final LAP drawings LAP III Yes available dated June 2013

LAP IV 136.23 Yes No report

Dewathang Town 590.58 Yes Structure Plan 2013-2033 13 3058(2013) 4737(2033) Dewthang Core 7.6 Yes

15thApril Samdrupcholing Daifam 6 1500(2013) 1 370.3 Yes Town 167.8 Acres Yes Structure Plan 2015-2040 2016 (Bhangtar) (Jomotshangkha) (NCCHS)

Narphung Town 13 acres No Action Area NA 4 21 N/A ------Plan

Plot The plan was Gola Bazaar reconfiguration released on 20th 14.594 Yes N/A (Sibsoo) without November 2013 for pooling implementation

Dzongkhag 2nd February 3457 in 12 Samtse Samtse 351.33 Yes Structure Plan 2005-2025 8 8520 in 2025 3 Thromde 2006 2002 Guided Land Development It was approved on Core town (LAP I) 204.7 Yes 25% and Land May 5, 2005 Pooling

Differential land pooling LAP II 1001.33 Yes Land Pooling (between 20 -28%) 33 11766 with 4.41% growth 2010-2035 18th July 4000 in rate ) and Sarpang Yenlag throm 677.04 Yes Structure Plan 8 1 Schechangthang 222.94 Yes Land pooling 30% (25 yrs) 2011(NCCH) 2010 11323 (4.25% growth rate) till 2035

LAP 1` 226.36 Yes Land pooling 25.70% N/A

26% in 2005 Final presentation LAP 2 236.97 Yes Land pooling and 27% in on 19.08.2011 2011

LAP 3

Approved on 30/7/2012 by 152.5 Yes Land pooling 26.80 % Thromde Tshogde

13 Sarpang

LAP 4 Dzongkhag 554.89 Approved in 12398 59,443 - 69424 Gelephu Yes Structure Plan 2005-2025 8 2 Thromde Hectares 2005 (2002) by 2025 Approved on 25/8/2015 by 239.36 Yes Land pooling 27.30% Thromde Tshogde

LAP 5

Approved on 23/3/2017 by 220.22 Yes Land pooling 27.85% Thromde Tshogde

LAP 6

116 It is currently being prepared

Industrial Service Centre (ISC)

Approved on 12/6/2014 by 46.4 N/A N/A N/A Thromde Tshogde 34 Serbithang 192.63 Yes Land Pooling 15% 2004

Babesa 204.22 Yes Land Pooling 27.50% 2005

Lungtenphu 182.9 Yes Land Pooling 28.90% 2004

Changbangdu 97.485 Yes Land Pooling 27.50% 2007

3rd February Dzongkhag 43479 in Thimphu 26.1 sq.km Yes Structure Plan 2002-2027 2003 by the 22 162327 in 2027 13 Langjophakha 67.61 Yes Land Pooling 25% 2007 Thromde 2000 CCM

Hejo-Sling 313.22 Yes Land Pooling 29.50% 2008 14 Thimphu

Land Pooling and Guided Jungzhina 149.82 Yes 29.50% 2008 Land Development

35 3rd February Dzongkhag 43479 in Thimphu 26.1 sq.km Yes Structure Plan 2002-2027 2003 by the 22 162327 in 2027 13 Thromde 2000 CCM

14 Thimphu

Taba 237.09 Yes Land Pooling 28.50% 2005

Dechencholing 93 Yes Land Pooling 25% 2005

Changzamtog 27 Yes Land Pooling 25% 2001 (Middle)

Changzamtog 90.46 Yes Land Pooling 25% 2014 (Upper and Lower

Simtokha Workshop Area 9.2 Yes Land Pooling 35% 2014 (old)

Zilukha 7.89 Yes Land Pooling 25% 2010

UV-1 (22% ), UV-2 ,Sub I LAP 1 247.5 Yes Land Pooling (20%), UV-2, Sub II (16%), 13th April E-4(16%) 3961 in Kabesa Town 486.05 Yes Structure Plan 2016-2040 2016 12 10650 in 2040 3 2015 (NCCHS) LAP 2 142.5 No

LAP 3 111.3 No

26% in D-1 Precinct, 23% Differential Debsi Town 187.43 Yes Structure Plan 5 1 Debsi 186.45 Yes for D-2 and 2012 Land pooling cash for trapped land.

1 Melphey 47.345 Yes Land pooling 25% 2010

Utilizing the excess land for provision of common amenities or October 9, infrastructure. Dzongkhag Trashigang 133.437 Yes Structure Plan 2009-2029 2018 5 2383 (2005) 5414 (2028) The excess Thromde (NCCHS) land which is 1 Core Market Area 10.625 Yes N/a 2010 not utilized for the provision of amenities or infrastructure was regularized with the land owner.

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15 Trashigang Yenlag Urban Dev. Rangjung Core Rangjung Yes 2002 1359 1 11.005 Yes Land pooling 35% Thromde Plan Area

October 9, 243.60 acres Khaling Town Yes Structure Plan 2016-2036 2018 11 1516 2400 by 2036 1 Khaling Core Area 112.9 Yes Land pooling 20% (0.98 Sq.km) (NCCHS) 15 Trashigang 28th November Wamrong Town 23.025 acres Yes Structure Plan N/A 7 581 in 2005 3000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2007 (NCCHS)

Comprehensive Urban 4000-7000 by Kanglung Town 1.1467 sq km Yes 2007-2027 8 2283 Development 2027 Plan UC - 20% UV I - 15% -20% Plan is yet to be Differential Lap 1 268.95 Yes UV II - 20% finalized by the Land Pooling UV III - 20% Dzongkhag E I - 15% for some plots

Lap 2 225.24 No - - - Development 29th plan for December Kanglung Regional Hub 1478.13 acres Yes 2016-2036 9 6830 (2015) 46817 by 2036 6 Kanglung 2016 Lap 3 224.67 No - - - Regional hub (NCCHS)

Lap 4 248.49 No - - -

Lap 5 238.85 No - - -

Lap 6 271.96 No - - -

Dzongkhag 16 Trashiyangtse Trashiyangtse LAP 1 267 Yes Land pooling N/A Thromde

Urban LAP prepared as 18th May Land Duksum Yenlag throm 86.5 acres Yes Development 2012-2035 9 283 (2005) 1650 (2035) 1 Duksum LAP 86.5 Yes - part of the UDP 2012 Acquisition plan report.

Core Area(Trongsa 1 Town)

DOR& Industrial The report is 1 Dzongkhag (2003- Area Trongsa 506.5 Acres Yes Structure Plan dated as May 8 1427 (2003) 1952 (2020) Thromde 2020) 2003

17 Trongsa 37 The report is Dzongkhag (2003- Trongsa 506.5 Acres Yes Structure Plan dated as May 8 1427 (2003) 1952 (2020) Thromde 2020) 2003

17 Trongsa

Land pooling and guided 1 Sherabling 188 Yes 10% land development

October 9, 2244 (1.7% Action Area growth rate) Guided land Tagtse Village 56.158 Yes 2018-2028 2018 6 673 1 56 Action Area Plan Plan Development (NCCHS) and 2296 (3.8% growth rate)

Urban Dzongkhag N/A Yes development 30 years Not available 5 1000 (1986) 3100 (2006) Thromde plan

18 Tsirang Damphu

LAP accepted on Dzongkhag 6th NCCHS 7372-8700 for Damphu LAP, 613.9 Acres Yes Structure plan 2005-2025 7 2778 (2005) 70 Yes Land Pooling 29% Jan. 11, 2011 during Thromde 2/2/2006 2025 Urban Village 3 public consultation.

1 Bajo LAP II 64.735 Yes Land Pooling 29.47% 12th June 2002 (NCCHS) 29th Dzongkhag December 12052 Wangdue 494.21 Yes Structure Plan 2015-2035 11 16790(2035) Thromde 2016 (2015) (NCCHS Differential The recent public consultation was 19 Wangdue 1 Bajo extended LAP 120.79 Yes Land pooling LP (maximum is 30%) held on 26th May 2018

October 9th Yenlag Plot Norbuding 85.954 Yes Structure Plan 2017-2037 2018 9 1019(2017) 1399(2037) 1 Nobding 85 Yes Thromde reconfiguration (NCCHS)

Trong Village 2.28 Yes N/A

Land 19th May Report published as Dzongkhag 237.27 Acres 1720 in acquisition and Zhemgang Yes Structure Plan 2003-2023 2003 8 2944 by 2020 3 part of the Thromde (0.96 Sq.km) 2002 Paling Residential Guided Land (NCCHS) Zhemgang UDP and Institutional 12.05 Yes Development N/A areas

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20 Zhemgang Land 19th May Report published as Dzongkhag 237.27 Acres 1720 in acquisition and Zhemgang Yes Structure Plan 2003-2023 2003 8 2944 by 2020 3 part of the Thromde (0.96 Sq.km) 2002 Guided Land (NCCHS) Zhemgang UDP Development

Town Area N/A Yes N/A

Tingtibi Town N/A Yes Structure Plan N/A 1997 1266 N/A N/A N/A N/A Plan was prepared N/A N/A in 1996 20 Zhemgang

UC-1 (29%), UC-2(27%), 3rd October Plan prepared in Differential Panbang Yenlag 648.28 Yes Structure Plan 2017-2037 2017 14 727 in 2015 2243 in 2037 1 Panbang 648.28 UV-1(26%), Yet to be released 2017 Land Pooling (NCCHS) UV-2(25%), for implementation UV-3(23%) and E-4(22%)

Commercial Draft report service centre - dated Buli Village 22 Acres Yes - - 900 - - - - Plot N/A N/A Development January, reconfiguration plan 2015

Total 20 50 Source: Department of Human Settlement Note: The inventory will be updated once all the ongoing plans are finalized.

39 Organizational Structure of Department of Human Settlement

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT

URBAN PLANNING & REGIONAL & RURAL COMPLIANCE & DEVELOPMENT SURVEY & GIS DIVISION DEVELOPMENT DIVISION PLANNING DIVISION REVIEW DIVISION

URBAN SPECIALIST (ECONOMIST, INVESTMENT PLANNER, ENVIRONMENTALIST, LEGAL OFFICER, SOCIAL PLANNER) TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO DIVISION

URBAN URBAN REGIONAL RURAL MUNICIPAL COMPLIANCE & SURVEY GIS PLANNING DESIGN PLANNING PLANNING DEV. REVIEW AFFAIRS

Carry out compliance and Carry out research and study of Carry out research and study of development review of urban development trends and traditional settlement areas ; - settlements and development Carry out detailed - issues; - Prepare and review strategic plans; topographic survey for Prepare and review strategic plans, policies, an d land use Review development control - planning areas; plans, policies, and land use - plans; regulations; Carry out demarcation in - plans; Prepare standards and guidelines - Assess proposals for settlement planned areas, including Prepare and review structure for rural and regional settlements; planning and development; - alignment of infrastructure plans, local area plans, and DCRs; - Guide developments outside - Compile information on urban services design; - Conduct socio -economic studies; urban areas; and rural development trends and Store and manage GIS data; Prepare and review standards, - Identif y potential growth areas - status; Carry out GIS analysis and - guidelines, and regulations; and provide development Coordinate with municipalit ies & - generate maps and analysis - Research innovative planning - guidelines; LGs; - reports; and methodologies and green Prepare development plans for - Provide training and refresher Maintain online data - technologies; and growth areas; and courses to municipal officials; and resources. - Provide technical backstopping to - Provide technical backstopping to Create public awareness on - development initiatives and the local governments. the local government . - - - DCRs.

40 CHAPTER 5: THIMPHU THROMDE Background Thimphu City, also known as Thimphu Thromde is located at 27°28’00”N 89°38’30”E and is spread over an altitudinal range between 2,248 metres (7,375 ft) and 2,648 meters (8,688 ft).

Thimphu is the capital of Kingdom of Bhutan and is the largest city in the country. It is located in the central-western part of Bhutan along the Wang chu or the Wang River. Thimphu serves as the Head Quarter of Thimphu Dzongkhag or the District of Thimphu, therefore, it is located within the area of the Dzongkhag.

The 26 Sq. km area of city stretches 15 km long & 3 km wide. The Thromde boundary starts from Changtangang in the North to Ngabiphu in the South. Thimphu, as the political and economic centre of Bhutan, contributes to 45% of the country’s Gross National Product. Thimphu contains most of the important political institutions in the country, including the National Assembly of the newly formed parliamentary democracy and the official residence of the Kings.

As a metropolis and capital city, Thimphu is coordinated by the “Thimphu Structure Plan – 2002-2027”, an Urban Development Plan which began in 1998 with the objective of protecting the fragile ecology of the valley. This development is ongoing with financial assistance from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.

The culture of Bhutan is fully reflected in Thimphu in respect of literature, religion, customs, and national dress code, the monastic practices of the monasteries, music, dance, literature and in the media. Tsechu festival is an important festival when mask dances, popularly known as Cham dances, are performed in the courtyards of the Tashichhoe Dzong in Thimphu. It is a four-day festival held every year during Autumn (September/October), on the dates corresponding to the Bhutanese calendar.

Thimphu city grew over the old villages of Chang and Kawang Gewogs of Thimphu Dzongkhags which included villages of Chang Zamtok, Chang Gidaphu, Chang Khorlo, Chang Gangkha, Kawang Gumji, Kawang Tsenjo, Damdajo, Hejo.

Later in 1980s upper motithang, upper Chang Gidaphu became extended part of the city. Then in the late 1990s areas in the south like Babesa, Wangchu Taba, Serbithang and areas of the north like Jungshina, Taba and Dechenchholing became part of the town.

Today Thimphu City has total area of 26 sq.Km with a total population of 114,551 which is about 15.6% of the total National Population excluding the 2535 numbers of Non-Bhutanese/Tourist recorded on the census day in Thimphu. The total urban population of Bhutan is 274,316 (PHCB 2017). Thimphu City alone contributes 41.8% to the total national urban population. It has seven Demkhongs each represented by an elected people’s repetitive (Thuemi) and a member to the City Council. Thimphu City has an elected Mayor who is also a Chairperson of the City Council. City Council is the highest decision-making body in City as per the Local Government Act 2009 of Bhutan.

Vision (ODE recommended)

An examplary Thromde (City) in the region that is culturally vibrant, progressive, safe and livable”

Mission (ODE recommended)

- To provide affordable, equitable, efficient municipal services, and facilities; and

- To promote Bhutanese socio-culture, economy, environmental image, and financial sustainability of the Thromde.

41 THIMPHU THROMDE

TableSEWE 5.1:RAG EInformation SYSTEM on Sewerage System

T H IMPHU THROMDE 2018 Sewerage System SEWERAGE SYSTEM Sewerage Babesa STP Dechencholing YHS STP Langjuphakha STP Treatment Plant STP 2018 2.00mld 0.60mld SDeewsiegrna gCea Spyasctietym 1.75mld 0.75mld 39km (Additional- 4.8KM 1.8Km Sewerage Babesa STP 1D0eKchme n(cNheowli ng YHS STP Langjuphakha STP Changedaphu areas, Treatment Plant cSoTnPn ections in Main Sewer Line Changangkha Norling building Dechencholing Design Capacity a1r.7ea5sm alndd non project areas in 0.75mld 2.00mld 0.60mld areas) 3S9okumth )( Additional- 4.8KM 1.8Km 10Km (New Choavnegrse dcoapreh uar aerae, aws,h ole area LowerMotithang, Upper (Not active connections in Main Sewer Line Cbehlaonwg aSnegmkthoak Nhao Brlianbge sbau oillddi ng Whole of YHS and currently) and House Dechencholing ahriegahsw aanyd, bneolno wpr oajnedc ta abroevaes in Dechencholing Changangkha areas Lower Connections areas) Sexopurtehs)s way till Ngabirongchu areas Langjuphakha Canodv eITrs pcaorrke aarreeaas, whole area LowerMotithang, Upper (Not active below Semtokha Babesa old Whole of Y80H%S (aHnodt el River c9u5r%re n(Utlyp)p earn dn ot House highway, below and above Dechencholing Cviheawn gaarenagsk, ha areas Lacotwiveer, few network Covnenreacgtieo inns Jamyang Resort connections have to 1ex0p0r%es (s wcoarye tailrle Nasg )a b irongchu 1ar0e0a%s Langjuphakha Percentage and IT park areas areas, above YHS - be extended ) 8n0et%w o(Hrko nteele Rd itvoe br e 95% (Upper not vexietwen dareeda)s , active, few network Coverage in J amyang Resort c onnections have to 14050%% i n( ecxotreen adreeda sa r)e as 1 00% Percentage areas, above YHS - be extended ) PSource:UBLI ThimphuC TOIL ThromdeETS network need to be extended)

S l/No Locatio45n% in extended areas No of Public Toilets in 2015 No of Public Toilets in 2018 1 Near RICB Office 1 1 PTableUBLI 5.2:C TO InformationILETS on Public Toilets 2 Near Milk Booth 1 1 Sl/No3 LSuoncdaatiyo nM arket Area No of Public T1o ilets in 2015 No of Public T1o ilets in 2018 14 NAet aTrr RucIkC BPa Orkfifnicge A rea Will be d1is mantled 10 25 Near MCiitlyk BBuoso Ptha rking Area 1 1 36 SNuenadr aSyu nMdaaryk eGt aArmreean t Shop 1 1 47 ACot rTornuactkio Pna Prkairnkg Area Will be d2is mantled 02 58 NCleoacrk C tiotyw eBru s Parking Area 1 1 69 NSweaimr Smuinndga Py oGoal rUmnednetr Spahsosp 1 1 170 Cohraonngaatniognk hPaa Urkn derpass near 2 21 BCCI 8 Clock tower 1 1 11 Dechencholing Open Gym area 1 9 Swimming Pool Underpass 1 12 Dechencholing Park 1 10 Changangkha Underpass near 1 13 Motithang Ozone Park 1 BCCI 114 DLuenchgetennczhaomlipnag BOupse nT eGrmymin alr ea 1 125 DCreecmheantocrhioulmin,g H Peajork 1 13 MotithTanogt Oazlo ne Park 8 115 14 Lungtenzampa Bus Terminal 1 15 Crematorium, Hejo 1 1 Total 8 15 Source: Thimphu Thromde

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TableWAT 5.3:ER T InformationREATMENT onPL AWaterNT Treatment Plants

2015 2018 Water Treatment Plants 8818m3/ day 6500cum/day Motithang 4616m3/ day 6500cum/day Jungshina 1400m3/ day 1400cum/day Dechencholing 6500m3/day 6500cum/day Megapang (Chamgang) 500m3/ day 1000cum/day Ground Water at Changbangdu

Source: Thimphu Thromde

CLEAR WATER RESERVOIRS Table 5.4: Informaiton on Clear Water Reservoirs

2015 2018

No.of Capacity of Number Total Locations Reservoirs each tank capacity of (cum) tanks (cum) Capacity

7 320 7 2240 Kuengacholing (1), Motithang (3), near BCCI Office (1), RICB colony (1) & Yangchenphu, (1) 320cu.m

8 (2nos in 230 10 2300 Swimming pool (2), Changedaphu D/Ling) (1), Langjuphaka (1), Dechencholing (2), Zilukha (1), Changjiji (3), 230cu.m

4 100 6 600 Lubding (1), above NPPF colony (1), Sunday market (1), Changbangdu/Changzamtog (2), Changedaphu (1), 100cu.m

400cu.m 1 400 1 400 Jungshina Treatment Plant

2 50 7 350 Babesa E-4 areas (4), Serbithang (1), Lubding (1) & Changedaphu 50cu.m (1)

1 25 2 50 Semtokha (1), Changdelo (1), 25cu.m 2

1 750 1 750 Semtokha below DANTAK (ADB-Semto 700cu.m kha LAP)

3 (ADB-1 in 375 3 1125 Babesa LAP (2), Lungtenphu LAP Lungtephu (1), LAP & 2 in Babesa 450cu.m LAP)) 43

1 (ADB- 360 1 360 Lungtenphu LAP Lungtephu 360cu.m LAP)

2 270 2 540 Changbangdu LAP (ADB-Chang 270cu.m bangdu LAP)

30 1 30 Above Kawajangsa

225 1 225 Above Hospital

250 1 250 Zilukha (Dzong Tank)

Total No. of - reservoirs 43 30

Total 9220 7955cu. m Capacity for the year

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1 25 2 50 Semtokha (1), Changdelo (1), 25cu.m

1 750 1 750 Semtokha below DANTAK (ADB-Semto 700cu.m kha LAP)

3 (ADB-1 in 375 3 1125 Babesa LAP (2), Lungtenphu LAP Lungtephu (1), LAP & 2 in Babesa 450cu.m LAP))

1 (ADB- 360 1 360 Lungtenphu LAP Lungtephu 360cu.m LAP)

2 270 2 540 Changbangdu LAP (ADB-Chang 270cu.m bangdu LAP)

30 1 30 Above Kawajangsa

225 1 225 Above Hospital

250 1 250 Zilukha (Dzong Tank)

Total No. of - reservoirs 43 30

Total 9220 7955cu. m Capacity for the year

Source: Thimphu Thromde

WTableATE 5.5:R & SInformationEWERAGE SonER WaterVICES & A VSewerageAILABLE Services (Metered Available Consumer (Metered) Consumer)

No. of No. of Connection Zone Location Connection (2018) (2015) Zone I Upper & Lower Motithang 660 373+321 =694 465 398+60+76=534 Kawajangsa, Langjophakha, Dzong, Hejo, Zone II Zilukha, YHS & Old India House

Zone III Changzamtog above Chorten & RICB Area 1169 350+473+401=1224 310 314 Zone IV Chubachu, Sabji Bazar & UNDP 3 225 228 Zone V PWD Colony & Agriculture Colony Zone VI Norzin Lam & Main Bazar 243 252 Zone VII Hong Kong Market, Bazar & Trade Office 153 154 Changjiji - 631 Dechencholing - 80 Babesa, Olakha, Semtokha & Lungtenphu - 418 Total 3225 4529 Source: Thimphu Thromde

INFORMATION ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

2015 2018

South and central outsourced to Waste collection outsourced - South and Central to Greener 44 Greener Way. Door to door Way and North to Clean City. Door to door waste collection System collection, waste segregation at services, source segregation, waste drop in centre near Kelki source School, transfer station at Ngabirongchu

Garbage 25-30 Metric tons/Day 40.3 Metric tons/Day (6 times a week)

Collection Memelakha (12 Km Away) Memelakha (12 Km Away) Compost plant at Serbithang Landfill Compost plant at Serbithang

CHILDREN & RECREATIONAL PARKS

Sl/No Children/Recreational parks in 2015 Children/Recreational parks in 2018 1 Clock Tower (Main Town Area) Clock Tower (Main Town Area) 2 Motithang Motithang Ozone Park 3 Centenary Park Centenary Park 4 Thai Pavilion Thai Pavilion 5 YDF park YDF park 6 Chubachu Stream park Chubachu Stream park 7 Olakha area, Yet to be developed (Not Olakha area counted) 8 Dechencholing Park 9 Babena area Total 6 9

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WATER & SEWERAGE SERVICES AVAILABLE (Metered Consumer)

No. of No. of Connection Zone Location Connection (2018) (2015) Zone I Upper & Lower Motithang 660 373+321 =694 465 398+60+76=534 Kawajangsa, Langjophakha, Dzong, Hejo, Zone II Zilukha, YHS & Old India House

Zone III Changzamtog above Chorten & RICB Area 1169 350+473+401=1224 310 314 Zone IV Chubachu, Sabji Bazar & UNDP 225 228 Zone V PWD Colony & Agriculture Colony Zone VI Norzin Lam & Main Bazar 243 252 Zone VII Hong Kong Market, Bazar & Trade Office 153 154 Changjiji - 631 Dechencholing - 80 Babesa, Olakha, Semtokha & Lungtenphu - 418 Total 3225 4529

TableINFO 5.6:RMA InformationTION ON SO LonID Solid WAS TWasteE MA ManagementNAGEMENT S SystemYSTEM 2015 2018

South and central outsourced to Waste collection outsourced - South and Central to Greener Greener Way. Door to door Way and North to Clean City. Door to door waste collection System collection, waste segregation at services, source segregation, waste drop in centre near Kelki source School, transfer station at Ngabirongchu

Garbage 25-30 Metric tons/Day 40.3 Metric tons/Day (6 times a week)

Collection Memelakha (12 Km Away) Memelakha (12 Km Away) Compost plant at Serbithang LanCHILDRENdfill & RECREATIONAL PARKS Compost plant at Serbithang Source: Sl/No Thimphu ThromdeChildren/Recreational parks in 2015 Children/Recreational parks in 2018

TableCHILDRENCHIL 15.7:D RE InformationN & & RClock ERECREATIONALCRE ATower onTI OChildrenN A(MainL PA R Town& KPARKS SRecreational Area) ParksClock Tower Sl/No2 Children/RecreationalMotithang parks in 2015 Children/RecreationalMotithang Ozone Park parks in 2018 Sl/No Children/Recreational parks in 2015 Children/Recreational parks in 2018 1 3 ClockCentenary Tower (Main Park Town Area) ClockCentenary Tower Park 1 Clock Tower (Main Town Area) Clock Tower (Main Town Area) 2 4 MotithangThai Pavilion MotithangThai Pavilion Ozone Park 23 CentenaryMotith Parkang CentenaryMotith aParkng O z one Park 34 5 ThaiYDF CPavilionent eparknary Park ThaiEco CPavilionen tParkenary at ParkP aYDFrk 45 6 YDFChubachu Tparkhai P avil iStreamon park EcoTarayana ParkThai Pata vYDFi liParkon 56 7 ChubachuOlakhaYDF p Streama area,rk Yet park to be developed (Not TarayanaOlakhaYDF pParka Parkrk 67 Olakhacounted)Ch uarea,bach u Yet Str etoam be pa developedrk (Not OlakhaCh uParkbach u Stream park 7 8 counted) Olak ha area, Yet to be developed (Not DechencholingOlakha area Park 8 counted) Dechencholing Park 87 7 BabenaBabenaDec Parkhen cParkh olin g Park 910 10 LudrongLudrongBabe Parkna a rParke a T11o ta11l 6 TabaTaba park park 9 12 Botanical Garden 12 Botanical Garden 13 Changjiji Park 14 13 BCCIChangjiji park Park 4

Total14 6 14 BCCI park Source: Thimphu Thromde Total 6 14 No. of Poles No. of Lamps No. of Poles No. of Lamps Sl/No Arm Design Table 5.8: Information on2015 Street Lighting2015 2018 2018 1665 1665 (58Nos 1 Single Arm No. of Poles No. of Lamps 3399No. of Poles No.3399 of Lamps Sl/No Arm Design LED) 2015221 442 2015(Includes 2018 2018 1665 induction1665 (58LampsNos 2 1 DoubleSingle Arm Arm 277 3399 5543399 alongLED express) way) 221 442 (Includes 3 Triple Arm 8 24 20 60 induction Lamps 4 2 FourDouble Arms Arm 3 12 5 277 20 554 along express 5 Post Top 39 39 39 39 way) 6 Flood Light 58 74 58 74 8 24 7 3 StepTriple Light Arm 252 252 252 20 252 60 8 4 StepFour Arm Arms 60 3 60 12 60 5 60 20 9 5 HexagonalPost Top 6 39 18 39 6 39 18 39 2586 2586 4116 6 TotalFlood Light 58 74 58 4476 74 All Luminaries are replaced by LED 7 Step Light 252 252 252 252

8 Step Arm 60 60 60 60 9 Hexagonal 6 18 6 18 Total 2586 2586 4116 4476 Source:All Thimphu Luminaries Thromde are replaced by LED Note: All Luminaries are replaced by LED 45

STREET LIGHTING

Sl/No Arm Design No. of Poles No. of Lamps 2015 No. of Poles No. of Lamps 2015 2018 2018

1 Single Arm 1665 1665 (58Nos LED) 3009 3009

2 Double Arm 221 442 (Includes induction 277 554 Lamps along expressway)

3 Triple Arm 8 24 20 60

4 Four Arms 3 12 5 20

5 Post Top 39 39 39 39

6 Flood Light 58 74 58 74

7 Step Light 252 252 252 252

8 Step Arm 60 60 60 60

9 Hexagonal 6 18 6 18

Total 2586 2586 3726 4086 All Luminaries are replaced by LED

TableBUS S5.9:TOP Information SHELTER on Bus Stop Shelter 2015 2018 Bus Stop Shelter 1 1 Motithang 1 1 Opposite to JoJo's Building 2 2 Near Chubachu School 1 1 Babesa 2 1 Changjiji Along expressway ( One each Near Changjiji Bridge, 0 4 Near Sheree Square, Near Pelkhil School and Near Village Restaurant) 7 10 Total Source: Thimphu Thromde

5 InformaitonLOCAL ARE Aon P LocalLANS (AreaLAPS Plans) as of 2as01 8of 2018

LOCAL AREA PLANS (LAPS) as of 2018 1. Serbithang LAP 9. Urban Design for Core Area 1. Serbithang LAP 9. Urban Design for Core Area 2. Babesa LAP 10. Zilukha Action Area Plan 2. Babesa LAP 10. Zilukha Action Area Plan 3. Semtokha LAP 11. Langjuphakha LAP 3. Semtokha LAP 11. Langjuphakha LAP 4. Semtokha and Babesa E4 Plan 12. Hejo-Samtenling LAP 4. Semtokha and Babesa E4 Plan 12. Hejo-Samtenling LAP 5. Olakha Workshop Area Plan 13. Jungzhina LAP 5. Olakha Workshop Area Plan 13. Jungzhina LAP 6. Lungtenphu LAP 14. Taba LAP 6. Lungtenphu LAP 14. Taba LAP 7. Changbangdu Local Area Plan 15. Dechencholing LAP 7. Changbangdu Local Area Plan 15. Dechencholing LAP 8. Changzamtog LAP 8. Changzamtog LAP InformaitonNon-LAP Areas on Non-Local as of 2018 Area Plans as of 2018 Non-LAP Areas as of 2018 1. Lubding Area (ABove Lungtenphu) 9. Kawang Jangsa 1.2. LubdingChangdelo/Above Area (ABove Changjiji Lungtenphu) Colony 9.10. KawangCore Area Jangsa 2.3. Changdelo/AboveChangedaphu Changjiji Colony 10.11. CoreChang Area Gangay 3.4. ChangedaphuYangchenphu 11.12. Chang GangayGumji 4.5. YangchenphuChang Bardo/Above NPPF colony 12.13. ChangZilukha Gumji Traditional Village 5.6. Chang Bardo/AboveKhorlo NPPF colony 13.14. ZilukhaUpper Lanjuphakha Traditional Village 6.7. ChangKawang Khorlo Damisa 14.15. UpperPamtsho Lanjuphakha & Dechecholing E4 7.8. Kawang DamisaDajo 15. Pamtsho & Dechecholing E4 8. Kawang Dajo

Number of Parking Slots within Thimphu Thromde as of 2018 Number of Parking Slots within Thimphu Thromde as of 2018 4- 2- 4- 2- Particulars/Location Wh4ee- lers Wh2ee- lers Wh4ee- lers Wh2ee- lers Particulars/Location Wh20ee1l4e rs Wh20ee1l4e rs Wh2e0e1l5e rs Wh2e0e1l5e rs Sub Head I: Norzin lam 201 4 201 4 201 5 201 5 SI.u Ob nH-setarde eIt: PNaorrkziinng l am ​ I. On-street Parking (a)​ From Taxi Parking to Plums Cafe Junction: 75 0 75 0 (a) From Taxi Parking to Plums Cafe Junction: 75 0 75 0 (b) From Plums Cafe Junction to Milk booth junction. 128 12 128 12 46 (bc) From PMluilmk sb oCoatfhe jJuunnccttiioonn t too C Mhihlukb baocohtuh rjouunncdtiaobno. ut junction) . 14298 102 14298 102 ( c) From Milk booth junction to Chhubachu roundabout junction) . 49 0 49 0 Sub Head II: Hongkong Market area & adjoining areas I. On-street Parking Su​ b Head II: Hongkong Market area & adjoining areas Ia.) OBnel-oswtr ethete Poaffrikcein ogf NRDCL. 2 8 0 2 8 0 ​​ ​ a) Below the office of NRDCL. 28 0 28 0 b)​ ​ In front of Sangay Enterprise. 0 0 0 0 bc) IInn ffrroonntt ooff HSoatnegl aPyh EuenntetsrphroikseP.e lri. 108 0 108 0 c(d)I)n N freoanr tC ohfo Hkio tEenl tPehrpureinsets. hokPelri. 188 0 188 0 (de) NFreoamr CJDho Ekin Etenrpterripseri tsoe . Norbu Rabten Press 387 0 387 0 (ef) IFnr ofrmo nJtD a nEdn tneeraprr iSsew tioss NBoakrbeury R abten Press 3173 0 3173 0 (fg)) IInn front oanf d N neewar 8S/w11is ssh Bopak: ery 1532 05 1532 05 (gh) INnefrwo npta orkf i nNge awlo 8n/g1 1th seh olipn:k road below IMTRAT colony. 5225 5 5225 5 ( h) New parking along the link road below IMTRAT colony. 25 25 6 I I Off-street Parking 6 ​ I (Ih )O Tfef-mstproereatr yP aprakrkiningg below Medical colony (until the ​ 0 0 (cho)m Tpelmetpioonr aorfy p aZrakninggto bpelloriw M Muletdi ipcaarlk cionlgo)n: y (until the 0 0 0 0 c(io)mBpelheitniodnJ oDfW ZPaunbglitcopLeilbrria Mryu:lti parking): 30 07 30 07 (i) Behind JDW Public Library: 30 7 30 7 Table 5.10: Information on Number of Parking Slots within Thimphu Thromde as of 2018

Parking Inventory of Thimphu Thromde as of December 2018 Public Paid Parking (Paid parking) Locations Four-Wheeler Two-Wheeler KCR Pvt. Ltd. 1068 50 Kuenchap Ent. 475 60 Total: 1543 110 Other Public Parking (Unpaid parking) Locations Four-Wheeler Two-Wheeler Lungtenzampa 27 2 Motithang 25 0 Taba 81 0 Olakha 98 25 Expressway Flyover 78 2 Tashichhodzong area 137 0 Changlimithang Stadium 404 0 Total: 850 29 Taxi Parking Locations Four-Wheeler Two-Wheeler Lungtenzampa 45 0 City bus Parking 18 0 Vegetable market 14 0 Norzin Lam 9 0 Total: 86 0 Overall Parking slots in Thimphu: Four-Wheeler Two-Wheeler Public parking: 2393 139

Taxi Parking (excluding pick & drop points) 86 0 Total: 2479 139 Source: Thimphu Thromde

47 48 Table 5.11: Information on Thromde Internal Revenue for the FY 2018-2019 Overall Revenue collection, month-wise (Fiscal Year) Property Tax Water Month System Total (A) Grand Total (A+B) From System From System Manual Receipt (B) July 2018 5,495,765.00 2,673,970.00 8,169,735.00 8,057,147.30 16,226,882.30 August 2018 3,247,030.00 3,271,946.00 6,518,976.00 10,181,096.02 16,700,072.02 Sept 2018 3,325,531.00 2,577,093.00 5,902,624.00 4,388,796.40 10,291,420.40 Oct 2018 7,998,077.00 2,694,185.00 10,692,262.00 9,822,373.70 20,514,635.70 Nov 2018 7,592,202.00 3,366,765.00 10,958,967.00 13,909,010.17 24,867,977.17 Dec 2018 21,789,512.00 3,362,368.00 25,151,880.00 6,949,725.46 32,101,605.46 Jan 2019 8,285,507.00 3,034,664.00 11,320,171.00 6,155,633.46 17,475,804.46 Feb 2019 5,580,915.00 2,700,016.00 8,280,931.00 9,736,467.64 18,017,398.64 Mar 2019 Apr 2019 It will be collected till June 2019 May 2019 June 2019 Total 63,314,539.00 23,681,007.00 86,995,546.00 69,200,250.15 156,195,796.15

Source: Thimphu Thromde Note: The currency is in Ngultrum

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Property Water System Total Month From System From System (A) Manual Receipt (B) Grand Total (A+B)

July 2018 5,495,765.00 2,673,970.00 8,169,735.00 8,057,147.30 16,226,882.30 August

2018 3,247,030.00 3,271,946.00 6,518,976.00 10,181,096.02 16,700,072.02

Sept 2018 3,325,531.00 2,577,093.00 5,902,624.00 4,388,796.40 10,291,420.40

Oct 2018 7,998,077.00 2,694,185.00 10,692,262.00 9,822,373.70 20,514,635.70

Total 20,066,403.00 11,217,194.00 31,283,597.00 32,449,413.42 63,733,010.42

Note: The revenue collected as of October 2018 is Nu 63.73M. It will be collected till June 2019.

TableStatus 5.12: of Building Information Application on Status 2018 of Building Application as of 2018

Major drawings application 2018 Sl. Total No Received Approved Under Process/Rejected 1 262 235 27 Minor Drawings application 2018 Sl. Total Development Control Division is approving No Received Approved Under Process/rejected 1 major drawing every 2.2 working day 1 523 379 144 and 1 minor drawing every day. Green Channel Drawings 2018 Sl/N Total o Received Approved Under Process/Rejected 1 11 11 0 Source: Thimphu Thromde

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50 Organizational Structure of Thimphu Thromde

THROMPON

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

POLICY & PLANNING HUMAN RESOURCE

ICT LEGAL

LAND RECORD INTERNAL AUDIT

CENSUS THROMDE EDUCATION

PROJECT SERVICES

DEVELOPEMNT URBAN PLANNING ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE ENVIRONMENT REGULARION DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION

CONSTRUCTION URBAN ACCOUNTS & ROAD & BRIDGE ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE PLANNING BUDGET

INSPECTION & URBAN DESIGN ELECTRICAL SOLID WASTE REVENUE MONITORING

SAFETY & SURVEY & GIS WATER PROCUREMENT BEAUTIFICATION

BUILDING VEHICLE

51 CHAPTER 6: PHUENTSHOLING THROMDE Background

From a small hamlet of scattered hutments in 1950’s, Phuentsholing town has seen an unprecedented growth as of today. Phuentsholing has now become the commercial capital of Bhutan with almost all the trade and financial activities taking place every day. The availability of cheap labour/materials on the Indian side of the boundary compounded by the increasing economy in Bhutan has accelerated the growth substantially. From a small population of 7000 in 1971 to 12000 in 1980, it has risen to 27,658 (Population and Housing Census of Bhutan, 2017) in 2016. Phuentsholing Thromde (PT) came into its being from 1983 on- wards. Phuentsholing Thromde had its elected Thrompon from July 2010 onwards.

By virtue of being commercial capital as well as the entry and exit point to the Kingdom, Phuentsholing Thromde witnesses a lot of commercial activities. Besides serving the increasing needs of its own residents, it caters to the need of thousands of floating populace gathered here from all over the country. It is regarded as second largest city in the country after Thimphu. It is conveniently and strategically located on the plains of Indo-Bhutan boundary. Given its economic vibrancy, it attracts traders and people of all walks of life from all parts of the country. Thus, this adds Economic Capital as a synonym to the number of existing names it has gotten. Further, being home to the country’s major industries, it is also an industrial estate of the country. The entry and exit point serves as a major entry-port for almost all the goods imported in the country. This is especially true with Bhutan’s largest trading partner; India.

On the flip side, city is confronted with its own share of challenges and issues. The ever increasing population, traffic flow, solid waste, sewerages, housing shortage and other mega projects are some of the issues to name a few. With increasing population, their need for public services augments subsequently; a reason for aggra- vated public expenditure. The major issue city face today is that of meeting the demands of resident’s urge for better living condition. The surging urge for better living condition entails Thromde to provide adequate and usable water supply, undisturbed electricity supply, proper waste collection services and many other facilities alike. Despite the fact that it is confronted with several challenges, city is on the positive side.

With the granting of the charter in 2006 and inclusion of the extended areas of Kabreytar, Dhamdara, Purbay, Rinchending and Pasakha within the municipal boundary, Phuentsholing Thromde has been entrusted with greater responsibility to manage and perform better. The municipal area has now increased from 1.86 sq. km to about 19.68 sq. km. According to the structure plan and the development plan of Phuentsholing, numbers of Local Area Plans (LAPs) are being prepared and underway. These include the Core Area, Kabreytar, Dam- dara, Ammochhu, Rinchending, Alley, Pekarshing, Pasakha (Chenbari & Gurungdara) and Pasakha Industrial Estates. There are 11 Local Area Plans in total.

Vision

Phuentsholing Thromde, a responsive city offering its residents a clean and liveable environment with comprehensive quality services that nurtures rich traditional and cultural values and enhances vibrant commercial atmosphere.

Mission

To be vibrant Local Government by ensuring the provision of municipal services and socio economic infrastructures and facilities to make Phuentsholing Thromde an ideal place to live.

52 SEWERAGE SYSTEM SEWERAGE SYSTEM 1. Phuentsholing Thromde has been provided with the sewerage system under the Grant of 1. Phuentsholing Thromde has been provided with the sewerage system under the Grant of Table 6.1:DANIDA Information which on wasSewerage constructed System in the year 1994-1996. It was commissioned in early DANIDA which was constructed in the year 1994-1996. It was commissioned in early Phuentsholing1996 Thromdeand was hashanded been providedover to thewith Royal the sewerage Government system of under Bhutan the Grantalong ofwith DANIDA fully which was constructed1996 and in thewas year handed 1994-1996. over to It wasthe Royalcommissioned Government in early of 1996Bhutan and along was handedwith fully over to the equipped laboratory. Furthermore, under same grant a tanker each to every city Royal Governmentequipped laboratoryof Bhutan. alongFurthermore, with fully under equipped same laboratory.grant a tanker Furthermore, each to underevery samecity grant a tanker eachcorporation to every city was corporation also given. was also given. corporation was also given. Name Numbers/ Description Sewerage Name system Separate type Numbers/ (not com Descriptionbined) YearSewerage of Construction system DecemberSeparate type 1993 (not to comJunebined) 1996 CostYear ofof constructionConstruction USDecember $ 7.3 million 1993 to June 1996 PopulationCost of construction Served 90%US $ (in7.3 old million municipal area) TypePopulation of Sewerage Served plants Lagoon90% (in systemold municipal (Pure Biological) area) PropertiesType of Sewerage connected plants 556Lagoon system (Pure Biological) HouseProperties connection connected pipes 30.7556 km (110 & 160mm HDPE) TotalHouse number connection of manholes pipes 22630.7 (depth km (110 from & 160mm1.5m to HDPE)3.91m) Total number of chambersmanholes 4500226 (depth from 1.5m to 3.91m) SewerageTotal number pump of chambers Submersible4500 design sewerage pumps (2 numbers running Sewerage pump alternate)Submersible 16 designPN 160 sewerage mm diameter. pumps HDPE (2 numbers running running parallel fromalternate) pump 16 station PN 160 to mmmain diameter. hole B01.01 HDPE behind running water parallel supply officefrom pump station to main hole B01.01 behind water supply Discharge capacities office7 litres per second HeadDischarge Capacity capacities 21m7 litres per second SewerageHead Capacity Plant Area 521m Acres TypeSewerage of Pond Plant Area Anaerobic5 Acres (2 numbers, facultative 2 numbers & 1 maturation TreatmentType of Pond OxidationAnaerobic process(2 numbers, facultative 2 numbers & 1 maturation SewerageTreatment Discharge 2157Oxidation per process day CommercialSewerage Discharge Waste (hotels) 25%2157 ! per day IndustrialCommercial Waste Waste (hotels) 0%25% 𝑚𝑚! 𝑚𝑚 TestIndustrial Parameters Waste COD,0% BOD, Sulphide, SS, Ammonia, Ph, total phosphate, Test Parameters sulphare,COD, BOD, Microbiological: Sulphide, SS, FaecalAmmonia, coliform, Ph, total helminth phosphate, eggs, algalsulphare, specs Microbiological: Faecal coliform, helminth eggs, Surcharges of the sewerage 50%algal ofspecs water bill CollectionSurcharges ra ofte the sewerage 50% 90% of water bill MonthlyCollection expenditure rate 70 90%-80% for O&M only Source: Monthly Phuentsholing expenditure Thromde 70-80% for O&M only

PUBLIC TOILETS TablePUBLIC 6.2: Information TOILETS on Public Toilet Name and location Number/Description Name and location Number/Description Near old bus terminal 1 (6 sitters) Near old vegetablebus terminal market 1 (6 sitters) Near newold vegetable bus terminal market 1 (4(6 sitters) Near trucknew bus parking terminal 1 (6(4 sitters) Children’sNear truck parkparking 1 (6(4 sitters) sitters) Children’s park 1 (4 sitters) Source: Phuentsholing Thromde

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TableWATER 6.3: Information TREATMENT on Water PLANTS Treatment Plants

Name and location Volume in per day 𝟑𝟑 South treatment plant 2000 𝑴𝑴 North treatment plant 2000 ! 𝑀𝑀 Kharbandi treatment plant 500 𝑀𝑀 ! Source: Phuentsholing Thromde 𝑀𝑀! 𝑀𝑀 TableCLEAR 6.4: Information WATER RESERVOIRS on Clear Water Reservoirs

SL Name of LAP/Area No. of No. No. of Capacity Location 3 No. Borewells Pump Storage/ (M3) house Reservoir Tanks 1 Core Area 6 1 8 2440 Office & RBA

2 Dhamdara 1 1 5 780 Hospital & Pipaldara 3 Kabreytar 1 1 1 640 Kabreytar

4 Khareyphu 0 0 1 360 Khareyphu

5 Ammochu 2 1 1 300 North Youth Building 6 Rinchending 0 2 2 540 Batomni & Kharbandi 7 Pekarshing 2 2 3 730 Khogla/Mid Pekarshing 8 Pasakha 2 2 2 380 Changmari/ Gurungara 3 Total 6170M3 Source: Phuentsholing Thromde

Table 6.5: Information on Water and Sewerage Services Available (Metered Consumer) Zone Number of Metered consumers (1410) Zone I (ZI) 170 Zone II (ZII) 247 Zone III (ZIII) 101 Zone IV (ZIV) 135 Zone V (ZV) 154

Zone VI (ZVI) 104 Zone VII (ZVII) 296

Zone VIII (ZVIII) 61 Zone IX (ZIX) 54 National Housing Colony (N1) 24 WaterPasakha and (P1) Sewerage Services Available (Metered64 Consumer) Source: Phuentsholing Thromde Total of 1410 Metered consumer (1349 MC) for Water supply SOLID WASTE MANGEMENT

Solid Waste Management Numbers/Descriptions 54 System Collection from individual and community bins and transporting to landfill site Frequency Twice a day Year of construction March 2004 Construction cost 60, 00, 000.00 Landfill location Toribari Distance 7 km from Phuentsholing Total landfill area 3025 acres (including access road) Presently used landfill area 1.75 acres Transportation to landfill per day 8-9 tonnes per day (average) Commission year 12th March 2005 RECREATIONAL AND CHILDREN’S PARK

1. Zangdopelri Park in core area 2. Children’s park below RIGGS’ Building 3. New Archery ground near Om Chhu 4. PSA ground 5. YDF hostels near CHPC colony 6. Centenary Kiosk 7. Tennis court near Bhutan Telecom 8. PHSS ground 9. Five numbers of Open Gym facilities 10. 2 Basketball Courts 11. Indoor badminton and table tennis hall 12. BOC sporting complex

STREET LIGHTING

832 streetlight poles functional

Bus Stop Shelter Zone Number of Metered consumers (1410) Zone I (ZI) Number170 of Metered consumers (1410) Zone III (ZI) (ZII) 170247 Zone IIIII (ZII) (ZIII) 247101 Zone IIIIV (ZIV)(ZIII) 101135 Zone IVV (ZV) (ZIV) 135154 Zone VVI (ZV) (ZVI) 154104 Zone VIVII (ZVI) (ZVII) 104296 Zone VIIVIII (ZVII) (ZVIII) 29661 Zone VIIIIX (ZIX) (ZVIII) 6154 ZoneNational IX (ZIX)Housing Colony (N1) 5424 NationalPasakha (P1)Housing Colony (N1) 2464 Pasakha (P1) 64

SOLID WASTE MANGEMENT Table 6.6: Information on Solid Waste Management SOLID WASTE MANGEMENT Solid Waste Management Numbers/Descriptions Solid Waste Management Numbers/Descriptions System Collection from individual and community System Collectionbins and transporting from individual to landfill and community site Frequency binsTwice and a daytransporting to landfill site FrequencyYear of construction TwiceMarch a2004 day YearConstruction of construction cost March60, 00, 2004000.00 ConstructionLandfill location cost 60,Toribari 00, 000.00 LandfillDistance location Toribari7 km from Phuentsholing DistanceTotal landfill area 73025 km acresfrom Phuentsholing(including access road) TotalPresently landfill used area landfill area 30251.75 acresacres (including access road) PresentlyTransportation used landfill to landfill area per day 1.758-9 tonnes acres per day (average) th TransportationCommission year to landfill per day 812-9 tonnesMarch per2005 day (average) Source:CommissionRECREATIONAL Phuentsholing year Thromde AND CHILDREN’S PARK12th March 2005 RECREATIONAL AND CHILDREN’S PARK Information1. Zangdopelri on Recreational Park in andcore Children’sarea Park 1.2. ZangdopelriChildren’s park Park below in core RIGGS’ area Building 2.3. Children’sNew Archery park ground below near RIGGS’ Om C Buildinghhu 3.4. NewPSA groundArchery ground near Om Chhu 5.4. YDFPSA groundhostels near CHPC colony 5.6. YDFCentenary hostels Kiosk near CHPC colony 6.7. CentenaryTennis court Kiosk near Bhutan Telecom 7.8. TennisPHSS ground court near Bhutan Telecom 8.9. PHSSFive numbers ground of Open Gym facilities 10.9. Five2 Basketball numbers Courtsof Open Gym facilities 10.11. Indoor2 Basketball badminton Courts and table tennis hall 11.12. IndoorBOC sporting badminton complex and table tennis hall 12. BOC sporting complex Source: Phuentsholing Thromde

STREET LIGHTING InformationSTREET LIGHTINGon Street Lighting 832 streetlight poles functional - 832832 Streetlight streetlight polespoles functionalfunctional Bus Stop Shelter InformationBus Stop Shelter on Bus Stop Shelter - Three Bus Stop Shelters (Two at Pasakha & 1 at Core town)

55 Table 6.6: Information on Local Area Plans Sl. No Local Area Present Status Area of No. of Projected Plan LAP Plots Population

(Acres)

Kabraytar 1 Under Implementation 117.1060 178 3650 LAP

Dhamdara 2 Under Implementation 150.00 148 4200 LAP

Rinchending 3 Under Implementation 627.00 234 1579 LAP

Phuentsholing 4 Under Implementation 450.62 446 20400 Core Area

Amo chhu 5 Under Implementation 99.15 98 3500 LAP

6 Kareyphu LAP Under Implementation 112.74 26 1916

Pekarzhing 7 Under Implementation 347.09 407 10415 LAP

8 Pasakha LAP Demarcation Completed 558.545 330 8968

9 Toorsatar LAP Demarcation Completed 41.671 90 4830

35 Industri Pasakha LAP preparation al Sheds 10 376.92 500 Industrial Area Completed & 10 private plots

11 Allay LAP Demarcation Completed 125.00 246 3232

2248 Total = 3005.842 ac 63190 plots

Source: Phuentsholing Thromde

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TableSummary 6.8: Information of Revenue on Summary Collection of Revenue Collection

SL No. Type Amount (2017-18 FY) 1 General Nu. 106243080.65/ (Inclusive of Taxes, Rental of Properties, Fees, Penalty, Service Charges & others) 2 Building and Planning Nu. 2518,147.82/(Fee); 3 Solid Waste 4 Water & Sewerage Nu. 16,055,977.50/ (Service charge); Source: Phuentsholing Thromde Parking Slots within Phuentsholing Thromde InformationParking onSlots Parking within Slots Phuentsholing within Phuentsholing Thromde Thromde Two wheeler: 233 slots

Light vehicles: 627 slots

Heavy and Medium: 162 slots

Total: 922 slots Building Application received and approved InformationBuilding on Application Building Applicaiton received received and approved and approved Thromde has approved 108 building constructions till date since January 2017 - PhuentsholingThromde has Thromdeapproved has108 approved building constructions108 building constructiontill date since till January date since 2017 January 2017

57 Organizational Structure of Phuentsholing Thromde

THROMPON

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

LAND & SURVEY POLICY & PLANNING

ADMINISTRATION EDUCATION

CUSTOMER CARE PROJECT SERVICES SERVICES

SASEC/ADB NAPA

LEGAL ICT

HUMAN RESOURCE

FINANCE INFRASTRUCTURE ENVIRONMENT DRD UPD DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION

ROAD & INSPECTION & URBAN PROCUREMENT SOLID WASTE BRIDGE MONITORING PLANNING

CONSTRUCTION REVENUE WATER SUPPLY SEWERAGE URBAN DESIGN APPROVAL

ELECTRICAL GIS

BUILDING

58 CHAPTER 7: GELEPHU THROMDE Background

History of Gelephu dates back to 1960s when primitive settlement was shifted from the banks of Mou-Chhu to the present area, which used to be known as Hati Sahar (Elephant infested place).

Gelephu is located at about 30 kms to the east of Sarpang, the Dzongkhag Headquarter. Though, Sarpang is the administrative centre for the Dzongkhag, Gelephu, due to various factors, has prospered and developed as a market town serving the hinterland.

The Sarpang-Gelephu Zone offers unique opportunities for Bhutan, as well as for the citizens within the services catchment area. The geographical setting of the town with relatively flat terrain, close proximity and well established connectivity with India, and its location as a nodal connection for the central parts of Bhutan, makes the place one of the preferred locations for future development.

The Structure Plan for Gelephu lays down the precinct plan, road network, open space system and amenities system. It reviews the existing scenario of Gelephu and the potentials and constraints from which future possibilities emerge. It explains the proposals for action from which the Structure Plan of Gelephu will be composed. These are then illustrated through maps and diagrams. It also includes implementation and management strategies, investment plan and development control regulations for coherent growth of the town. The Development Control Regulations have been included as a part of the Structure Plan to support the proposals of the plan through the introduction of regulations and procedures. The jurisdiction of these regulations includes the area under the Gelephu Thromde, including Urban Control Zone.

Gelephu is envisioned as a Growth Center for south-central Bhutan serving a series of smaller settlements, or Service Centers, like Sarpang, Damphu, Zhemgang etc.

The Structure Plan envisions an impressive entrance or a Gate way into Gelephu through a portal from India. It is proposed to be a multi-modal terminal heading Trongsa in North, Sarpang and Damphu to West, and proposed Sipsoo – Daipham National Highway towards East.

The proposed Sarpang – Gelephu development corridor will serve as the backbone for a Special Economic Zone. It proposes the establishment of Dry Port and a Free Trade Zone as a part of the Special Economic Zone.

Another theme of the Gelephu Plan is to develop inter-linked open-green spaces for use as recreation, sports, walking, cycling, exercising and play gardens that can provide an excellent opportunity to promote planned growth of Gelephu unlike many other settlements.

Vision

To be a vibrant regional growth center with access to economic avenues and a recreational hub with ample of interlinked green open spaces for leisure and sports.

59 Mission

- To promote special economic zones (Urban corridor, multi-mode transit hub, dry port, industrial service center) through modern art of technology;

- To develop organized web of connectivity for greener public transport, cycling track, walking trails, footpaths, recreational parks, sporting venues, picnic spots, elderly retreat space and gender friendly public rest room;

- To render cost effective and sustainable services to the urban communities.

Table 7.1: Information on Sewerage System

Sl. Location Length (in Km) No 1 LAP I 6.09 2 LAP II 12.64 3 LAP III 7.05 4 ISC 5.13 Total 30.90 Source: Gelephu Thromde

Table 7.2: Information on Public Toilets

Sl. Location Number No 1 Gelephu Sports Association 2 2 Archery Ground 1 3 RSTA Bus Terminal 1 4 Vegetable Market Area 1 5 Bhutan Olympic Hall 1 6 Behind Cinema Hall 1 Total 7 Source: Gelephu Thromde

Information on Water Treatment Plants

A. Mouchu Pumping System

Mouchu Water Treatment Plant caters to around 80% of the urban population in Gelephu Thromde. The water is pumped from new infiltration gallery of Water Treatment Plant and old infiltration gallery through PE and DI pipes.

60 B. Pelrithang Gravity System This gravity water is brough to the town from the Passang-chu, which is 12.50 Km away from the Gelephu Core Town.

C. Bore-wells The rapid growth and expansion of the town (Local Area Plan) in Gelephu has led to increase in populaiton. This has resulted in increase water demand among the population. To meet the water demand of the increasing population in Gelephu, the Thromde Administration explored the possibility of meeting the water demand through ground water extraction since 2013. Currently, the following bore-wells are in full operation in Gelephu Thromde. a. Tashiling Borewell b. Namkhaling Borewell c. Zomlingthang Borewell d. Lekithang: 2 Borewell e. Samdrupling Borewell f. Pemathang Borewell

A total of seven number of borewells are in full operation to meet the water demand of Gelephu Thromde. Table 7.3 A: Information on Clear Water Reservoir

Sl. Name of Source Type of Capacity/ Unit No Source Flow 1 Mouchu (New) River 2 MLD 2 Mouchu (Old) River 1 MLD 3 Passangchu River 1 MLD 4 Zomlingthang Bore-well 1 MLD 5 Namkhaling Bore-well 1 MLD 6 Tashiling (ISC) Bore-well 1 MLD 7 Round Tank Samdrupling Bore-well 1 MLD 8 Pemathang Bore-well 1 MLD 9 Lekithang Bore-well 1 MLD Total 10 Source: Gelephu Thromde

Table 7.3 B: Information on Capacities of Clear Water Reservoirs Name of Reservoirs Capacities Unit Steel Tank at Mouchu 600 m3 Round Tank at Samdrupling 600 m3 CWR at Passangchu WTP 450 m3 Zomlingthang Round Tank 300 m3 Sintax Tank at Namkhaling 10 m3 RCC Water Tank Outside RBP 150 m3 Gate within LAP I Zincalume Steel Tank at ISC 252.25 m3 Sintax Tank at Samdrupling 10 m3 Total 2372.25 Source: Gelephu Thromde 61 Table 7.4: Information on Solid Waste Management

Demkhong Schedule Waste Generation Core Area Bio-degradable: Monday, 1.36 tons/day Wednesday, Friday Non-biodegradable: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Namkhaling Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1.4 tons/day Samdrupling Tuesday, Friday Rabdeyling Monday, Wednesday, Friday Sonam Gatshel Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1.49 tons/day Jampeling Monday, Wednesday, Friday Tashiling Tuesday, Friday Average Waste Generation 4.25 tons/day Source: Gelephu Thromde

Information on Children & Recreational Park - There is only one children’s park located in the core town measuring 30.3 decimal.

Table 7.5: Information on Street Lighting - Total: 1090 (LED: 192, cfl:898)

Sl. Area Streetlight Coverage (%) No 1 LAP I 80 2 LAP II 20 3 LAP III 40 4 Core 100 Source: Gelephu Thromde

Bus Stop Shelter - Gelephu Thromde does not have a bus stop shelter at present

Table 7.6: Information on Local Area Plan Sl. Local Area Plan Area (Acres) No 1 I 226.36 2 II 236.97 3 III 152.5 4 IV 239.36 5 V 220.22 6 VI 116 7 ISC 111.5 8 Core Town 29.32 Source: Gelephu Thromde

62 Table 7.7: Information on Number of Parking Slots within Thromde

Sl. Type Numbers No 1 4-Wheelers 274 2 2-Wheelers 69 Source: Gelephu Thromde

Table 7.8: Information on Building Applications Received and Approved

Sl. Approved Rejected Total No 1 70 12 82 Source: Gelephu Thromde

63 Table 7.9: Information on Revenue Generation SL. Revenue Amount No

1 LAND TAX 6,157,054.52

2 BUILDING TAX 293,098.74

3 PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX 7,826,465.41

4 WATER & SEWERAGE CHARGES 5,348,023.07

5 CESSPOOL SERVICE CHARGES 75,531.00

6 SEWER CONNECTION FEE 96,000.00

7 PARKING FEE 971,394.83

8 LAND DEMARCATION/ALLOTMENT FEE 1,434,526.76

9 SITE PLAN FEE 82,206.00

10 BUILDING SCRUNITY FEE 1,750,826.58

11 LAND LEASE RENT 1,884,112.85

12 HOUSE RENT 37,946.00

13 MEAT COUNTER RENT 209,173.00

14 WASTE MANAGEMENT 125,200.00

15 NEW METER CONNECTION 261,500.00

16 OCCUPANCY CERFICATE FEE 11,000.00

17 ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE 136,458.00

18 OTHERS 10,068,205.10

19 FINES & PENALTIES 7,646,284.94

20 TENDER SALE 3,000.00

21 LAGTHRAM FEE 79,000.00

22 PROPERTY VALUATION FEE 624,972.00

Total 45,121,978.80

Source: Gelephu Thromde 64 Organizational Structure of Gelephu Thromde

THROMDE TSHOGDE THROMPON

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

DIVISIONS SECRETARIAT SERVICES

CIVIL REGISTRATION EDUCATION LAND RECORD & URBAN & CENSUS SERVICES SERVICES SURVEY SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION

DEVELOPMENT ICT SERVICES HR SERVICES REGULATORY DIVISION

INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING LEGAL SERVICES DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION

ENVIRONMENT FINANCE DIVISION DIVISION

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE

65 CHAPTER 8: SAMDRUP JONGKHAR THROMDE Background

Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde was approved as a one of the four Class A Thromde by the Parliament in August 2010.The Thromde area extends from Samdrup Jongkhar main gate till Dewathang town. The Thromde was then formally delinked from the Dzongkhag Administration on 14thMarch, 2011.

The Thromde Administration is currently staffed by 45 civil servants, 11 elementary service personnel (ESP), 2 general service personnel (GSP), 6 Drivers, 4 ADB staff and 1 contract staff.

Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde stretches down from Dewathang to the India-Bhutan gateway in the south, sharing its border with the Indian state of Assam. The Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde has a population of 10,545 with an area of 4.47 square kilometers.

Vision

A vibrant and inclusive city balancing the three realms of Environment, Economy and Society.

Mission

In pursuit of developing vibrant city in line with the ideals of GNH of the country through promotion of quality infrastructures and standard services provided by highly motivated, ethical and spirited team.

Table 8.1: Information on Sewerage System

Name Numbers/ Description Sewerage System Separate System (Not Combined) Year of Construction September 2012- September 2013 Copst of the Construction 24.85 Population Served 2500 Persons Type of Sewerage System Eco-line system (9Nx2) Properties Connected 84 Households connected Main Sewer Line 1.30 Km, 160 dia H.D.P.E pipe 2.32 Km, 225 dia H.D.P.E pipe House connection pipes HDPE pipes Total nos. manholes 47 (Depth from 0.60m to 0.90m) 104 (Depth exceeding 0.90m) Total nos. of chambers 47 Sewerage Pump 1 Discharge Capacity BOD 5 Kg per day Sewerage Plant Area 23.21 x 13.94 mtrs Type of pond Compact Treatment Auto Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

66 Table 8.2: Information on Public Toilets

Name of the Place Nos. of Toilet Remarks Border Gate 1 Functional and Gender Friendly Core Town 2 Near FCB auction yard: Functional and gender friendly. Near Marketshed: Functional but not gender friendly Service Center 1 Functional and Gender Friendly Performance Ground 1 Functional and Gender Friendly RSTA Bus Terminal 1 Functional but not Gender Friendly Pinchina Check Post 1 Functional and Gender Friendly Dewathang Marketshed 1 Currently not in use Total 8 Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

Table 8.3 A: Information on Water Supply System Name of Source Type of Source Type of Flow Type of pipeline Rekhey chu (6 Kms) Stream Gravity CI & DI Pinchina (4 Kms) Infiltration Gallery Pumping CI & DI Bowe well (750 mtrs) Bore well Pumping GI Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

Table 8.3 B: Information on Water Meters Household connected Permanent Location with meter LAP I 115 no. of meters Lower market, upper market, Forest, and RBP colony including IMTRAT LAP II 153 no. of meters Industrial area, Dzong area, Bus Station, tele- com and sports center area LAP III 235 np. of meters Hospital, new and old housing, Dzongrab resi- dential area LAP IV 20 no. of meters Primary school and char kilo Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

Table 8.4: Information on Water Treatment Plant Location of the Treatment Distance from Town Capacity Plant Above immigration check post 5.5 km 900 cubic meter Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

67 Table 8.5: Information on Clear Water Reservoirs Location of the Reservoirs Capacities Above the Hospital 400 cubic meters Near Royal Guest House 80 cubic meters RBP 15 cubic meters Above Pinchina check post 250 cubic meters Bangtsho reservoir tank (Dewathang core) 12 cubic meters Near Shedra (Dewathang Bangtsho) 20 cubic meters Chenari (Dewathang Samdrup Gatshel Area) 30 cubic meters Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

Table 8.6: Information on Sewerage Service Available % of population with piped drinking water 100 Water production (m3/day) summer 1368 Water Production (m3/day) winter 840 Hours of Supply 4 hours Meter Consumers 523 Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

Table 8.7: Information on Solid Waste Management

Solid Waste Management Numbers/description (Existing New Landfill Landfill) System Door to Door collection and Door to Door collection and trans- transporting to landfill on daily porting to landfill on daily basis basis Year of Construction 2012 operational from 2013 2017-2018 Construction Cost 6.1 million 2.6 million Landfill location Towards Matanga Towards Matanga Distance 3 kms from town 3 kms from town Total landfill area Under Process 49.41 x 18.3 sq.m Presently used landfill area 20, 000 sq.ft Transportation to landfill per 4.97 tons/day (including the Presently not in use day waste generated from Dewathang) Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

68 Table 8.8: Information on Children and Recreational Park Name of the Recreational Park Location Performance Ground Opposite to Thromde Office River Front Park Lower Market, S Jongkhar Compound Archery Range Near Gypsum Yard Open Amphitheater Performance Ground Traditional Archery Range Near Dzong Mani Dungkhor Area Town (Core) Open-Gym Dewathang, near market shed Indo-Bhutan Children Park Core Town Children’s Park LAP III Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

Table 8.9 A: Information on Building application received and approved as of July 2016-30th June 2017

Description Application approved as of June 30, 2017 Major Minor Total Total Application received 19 38 57 Number of application approved 19 38 57 Number of application under process 0 0 0 Number of application which are pending 0 0 0

Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

Table 8.9 B: Information on Building application received and approved as of July 2017-30th June 2018 Description Application approved as of June 30, 2018 Major Minor Total Total Application received 26 45 71 Number of application approved 26 45 71 Number of application under process 0 0 0 Number of application which are pending 0 0 0

Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

Table 8.10: Information on Street Light Sl. No Area Streetlight Coverage (%) 1 LAP I 100 2 LAP II 90 3 LAP III 95 4 LAP IV 10 5 Dewathang Core 60 6 Dewathang Extended Area 10 Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde Note: Total Street lights installed: 529

69 Table 8.11: Information on Bus Stop Shelter

Sl. No Location Numbers 1 Near Taxi Parking 1 2 Near Dzongkhag Gate 1 3 Zero Point to Dungsam Academy 1 4 Core Town, Dewathang 1 5 Samdrup Gatshel 2 6 Gayzor 1 Total 7 Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

Table 8.12: Information on Local Area Plans

Settlement LAPs Area Public Consul- Plan Status Implementation (acres) tation (Date) Samdrup LAP I (core) 54.35 25/4/2013 Approved Validation of land Jongkhar records completed Throm from NLCS and awaiting NCRP LAP-2 92.38 26/4/2013 Approved Validation of land records completed from NLCS and awaiting NCRP LAP-3 157.3 18/10/2013 Approved Validation of land records completed from NLCS and awaiting NCRP LAP-4 136.23 30/9/2014 Approved Validation of land records completed from NLCS and awaiting NCRP Dewathang Core 17.56 26/4/2013 Approved Validation of land Throm records completed from NLCS and awaiting NCRP Extended Area 627.29 Under Process EOI completed for LAP preparation. Extended area tax issue, MoWHS has forwarded to Ministry of Finance Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

70 Table 8.13: Information on Parking Slots within Thromde Location 4 wheelers 2 wheelers Remarks Road Side Parking 118 25 Off Road Parking 30 0 Truck Parking Space Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

Figure 8.1: Information on Revenue and Expenditure (2016-2017)

40 35.7

30

20 12.89

10

0

Ngultrum (m) Recurrent Expenditure Revenue Difference -10

-20

-22.81 -30 Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

Figure 8.2: Information on Revenue from Tax

2.5 2.23

2

1.5

Ngultrum (m) 1

0.5

0.093 0.13 0.091

0 Land Tax House Tax UD Tax Property Transfer Tax Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

71 Figure 8.3: Information on Revenue from Fees & Charges

4.5 4.157 4

3.5 2.96 3

2.5

2 Ngultrum (m) 1.5 1.053 0.996 1 0.571 0.605 0.5

0 Lease and Rental Fines and Excess land Service charges Water charges Others Penalty Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

Figure 8.4: Revenue Comparision (Current Expenditure Vs Revenue Generation)

60

50 35.7 35.5

40 28.602

25.73 30 Current Expenditure

Ngultrum (m) Revenue 20

12.73 12.89 10 10.67 6.4

0 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 Year

Source: Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

72 Organizational Structure of Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde

MoWHS

THROMDE TSHOGDE THROMPON

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

SECRETARIAT

POLICY & PLANNING HUMAN RESOURCE

INTERNAL AUDIT ICT

LEGAL PROCUREMENT

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL URBAN PLANNING & REGULATORY DIVISION MANAGEMENT DIVISION DESIGN DIVISION DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

ENVIRONMENT DIVISION LAND & SURVEY SERVICES CENSUS & CIVIL EDUCATION SERVICES REGISTRATION SERVICES

CUSTOMER SERVICE

73 After Construction Development Board was de-linked from the Ministry in July 2016, the board has started publishing their own Annual Report. The report for 2017-2018 can be downloaded at http://www.cdb.gov.bt/uploads/downloads/CDB%20Annual%20Report.pdf for necessary information. Published by:

Policy & Planning Division Ministry of Works & Human Settlement Royal Government of Bhutan Thimphu: Bhutan

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