DoL

On November 27, while traveling to Pemagatshel, the Director met with the staff of the Regional Livestock Development Centre (RLDC) in Kanglung. During her interaction, she conveyed her deep appreciation for their unwavering dedication and hard work, which have been instrumental in achieving the region’s significant milestones, particularly under the CARLEP support. She also acknowledged their contributions toward meeting the broader objectives of the Department.

The Director highlighted that one of the key factors behind these accomplishments is the effective and transparent communication maintained between the regional centers, farms, Dzongkhags and the Department. This robust communication framework has ensured seamless coordination and alignment of efforts, enabling the successful implementation of strategic initiatives.

Furthermore, she emphasized the importance of promoting three core leadership qualities—Direction, Drive, and Delivery (3Ds)—in providing services to the farming community. She elaborated that strong leadership begins with a clear sense of direction, guiding teams toward shared goals and priorities. This must be coupled with the drive to remain motivated and committed despite challenges. Finally, the ability to ensure delivery through timely and impactful execution of programs is crucial to translating plans into tangible outcomes. The Director encouraged the team to consistently embody these qualities, ensuring that their efforts continue to benefit farmers and contribute to the agricultural sector’s overall growth and sustainability.

The Director and team proceeded to Pemagatshel on the same day.

On November 26, the Director, along with the Chiefs of the Department, met with the staff of Trashiyangtse Dzongkhag, including the DLO, LPO, and Livestock Supervisors. The Director acknowledged the remarkable progress made by the Dzongkhag over the years and expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Dzongkhag staff for their commitment and hard work in delivering efficient services to farmers.

She applauded the ambitious targets set under the 13th Five-Year Plan and the Dzongkhag’s confidence in achieving them. Highlighting the importance of clear direction, she stressed the need for strategic implementation to effectively meet these objectives.

The Director also emphasized the critical role of leadership in achieving excellence, urging all staff to uphold strong leadership qualities while focusing on the shared goal of efficient service delivery to farmers. She noted that the Ministry’s ambitious new plan period aims to secure economic prosperity with a target GDP contribution of Nu. 50 billion, where the livestock sector plays a pivotal role. To accomplish this, she encouraged everyone to demonstrate competence and commitment, with leaders providing direction, drive, and motivation to inspire teams and institutions to achieve desired outcomes.

The Director and team will proceed to Pemagatshel Dzongkhag on November 27, after briefly meeting with the staff of Regional Livestock Development Centre in Kanglung.