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KP Sharma
The government’s announcement of the establishment of a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) school in Tama has reignited excitement and hope among the people of Zemgang.
They are being given new hope by a government plan to convert a long-unused facility into a vocational education centre, finally resolving uncertainty about its future use.
The facility, formerly known as Prince Namgyel Wangchuck College, was acquired by the government for Ngultrum 64.977 million.
The previous government had proposed converting the facility into a vocational centre or integrated school after Parliament approved opening of a college under the 12th Five-Year Plan.
After the purchase, the government carried out renovations in 2022, spending an additional N16 million on water maintenance and the construction of additional toilets in the teaching building and the girls’ dormitory.
However, despite the school being ready, the plan did not materialize due to insufficient number of students in the area.
Education Minister Yeezang De Thapa said the ministry is currently finalising the school’s curriculum and overall details. She also said Tama was chosen to support the future workforce of Gelephu Mindfulness City.
A former MP admitted that while the idea was a good one, the government must introduce a new curriculum relevant to current and future needs to ensure the schools were relevant and sustainable.
He stressed the importance of avoiding duplication of courses and instead focusing on high-end courses that attract the interest of young people, thereby helping to restore young people’s awareness of TVET.
“The general perception of young people towards TVET needs to be changed through new curricula,” he said.
Nangkor Gup Singye Wangchuk said the school would not only bring huge benefits to the Dzongkhag but would also create market opportunities for farmers and boost economic activities in Zhemgang and the neighbouring Sarpang Dzongkhag district.
He attributed the achievement to the continuous follow-up of Tshogdu in Tsongkhapa District. Singye Wangchuk stressed the importance of good road connectivity as the school will connect Gelephu and Zhemgang.
He assured that the local government would support efforts to improve the highway for the benefit of the people.
While the infrastructure has been repaired and is ready to house the school, some facilities may still require minor renovations and other improvements to fully accommodate the new institution.
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