Agriculture

The Agriculture Sector of Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag Administration is committed to building a self-reliant, diverse, and sustainable agricultural system. It works to ensure food and nutrition security through innovative technologies, competitive farming practices, and inclusive policies that support agricultural transformation and resilience.

Vision

“A self-reliant, productive, diverse, resilient and sustainable agriculture food system.”

Mission

Achieve food and nutrition security, agricultural transformation through innovative and sustainable technologies, diversified and competitive economic/production options, inclusive and sustainable policies and programs.

Mandates

  • Ensure attainment of food self sufficiency
  • Generate and promote appropriate agriculture technologies
  • Develop sustainable irrigation and water management system
  • Promote income generation, employment opportunities and enterprise development
  • Promote sustainable utilization of agriculture land
  • Promote farm mechanization and labour saving technologies
  • Promote sustainable and climate resilient agriculture development
  • Establish commodity value chains
  • Develop and promote effective measures to protect crops from wild life damage
  • Delivery of essential agriculture inputs and services (farm infrastructure, technical, advisory and administrative)
  • Provide support services on soil, plant protection, post-harvest and other agricultural services
  • Liaise with national and international institutions for program coordination

Objectives

  • To increase crop production for enhancing food self sufficiency, income and nutrition security
  • To generate and promote climate resilient agriculture technologies
  • To promote organic farming for sustainable agriculture, safe food, and environment conservation
  • To develop functional farm infrastructures and facilities (irrigation channel, farm roads, post-harvest facilities, etc.)
  • To promote agriculture enterprise development
  • To enhance effective and efficient delivery of agricultural services
Nado
Asst. DAO
Nado
Email: nshakpa@moal.gov.bt Phone: 17958152
Choeki Wangchuk
Officiating Dzongkhag Agriculture Officer
Choeki Wangchuk
Email: Choekiw@moal.gov.bt Phone: 17641080
Minjur Dorji
Sr. ES
Minjur Dorji
Officer In-Charge Kamichu/Baychu Orchard Email: jampheljurmi@gmail.com Phone: 17340003
Sangay Wangdi
Sr. ES I
Sangay Wangdi
Gangteng/Saephu Gewog Email: swangdi@wangduephodrang.gov.bt Phone: 17656735
Tshering Wangdi
Sr. ES I
Tshering Wangdi
Athang Gewog Email: tsheringwangdi714@gmail.com Phone: 17641824
Deki Pem
Sr. ES I
Deki Pem
Gasetshowom/Thedtsho Gewog Email: pemadeki81@gmail.com Phone: 17671153
Pema Gayleg
Sr. ES I
Pema Gayleg
Email: pemagayleg@gmail.com Phone: 17697569
Yonten Tshering
Sr. ES II
Yonten Tshering
Gasetshogom Gewog Email: yontent@wangduephodrang.gov.bt Phone: 17347557
Tika Ram Bhandari
Sr. ES III
Tika Ram Bhandari
Rubesa Gewog Email: trbhandari@moal.gov.bt Phone: 17428281
Tashi Dema
Sr. ES III
Tashi Dema
Daga Gewog Email: tasdems95@gmail.com Phone: 17471403
Chungku
Sr. ES III
Chungku
Email: chungku2025@gmail.com Phone: 17583957
Sonam Tshering
Sr. ES III
Sonam Tshering
Email: tsheringsonam20@gmail.com Phone: 17349031
Kinley Wangmo
ES II
Kinley Wangmo
Phangyul/Kazhi Gewog Email: kinleyw487@gmail.com Phone: 17357770
Yeshey Wangmo
ES II
Yeshey Wangmo
Bjena Gewog Email: yeshiwang98@gmail.com Phone: 17461249
Sangay Zam
ES II
Sangay Zam
Nahi Gewog Email: sangayaquarius436@gmail.com Phone: 17899696
Tika Devi Powrel
ES II
Tika Devi Powrel
Saephoog Gewog Email: tikapowrel@gmail.com Phone: 17971852
Pem Pem
ES II
Pem Pem
Email: nlhamo8413@gmail.com Phone: 77483950
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