06-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Bhutan to train 400,000 citizens in digital skills by 2029
Thimphu, May 6 (UNI) Bhutan will roll out an ambitious digital literacy initiative this fiscal year to equip more than 400,000 Bhutanese with essential digital skills and the ability to safely navigate online services by 2029.
According a report by KUENSEL, the programme will deliver targeted training in key sectors and offer globally recognised certifications.
GovTech Agency, which is spearheading the initiative, said that in addition to in-person training, new online learning platforms are in development to ensure nationwide access to digital skilling resources.
This goal is a key target of the himalayan nation's digital society pillar, one of the three main pillars of the National Digital Strategy (NDS) 2024.
The other two pillars are digital economy and digital governance with a total budget of Nu 10 billion.
GovTech officials said the programme will deliver hands-on instruction via a structured curriculum taught at designated training institutes. Citizens will also have access to a suite of online courses covering topics such as e-services, cybersecurity, and emerging technology trends, part of a broader public education campaign.
A signature feature of the strategy is the development of a "Phendey Scoring" platform, designed to promote volunteerism, social connectedness, and civic engagement. The platform will assign participants a numerical "Phendey score", reflecting their contributions to community service and good causes. UNI NST SSP
