Education
The Education Sector of Punakha Dzongkhag Administration strives to build an educated and enlightened society guided by the values of Gross National Happiness. It aims to provide equitable and inclusive quality education in a supportive learning environment. The sector is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating educational activities, while also promoting youth development through organized sports competitions and co-curricular programs.
Vision
“To achieve an educated and enlightened society of GNH.”
Mission
- Provide equitable and inclusive quality education with good learning space.
- Prepare the youth with appropriate knowledge, skills and values.
Roles & Responsibility
- Plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the educational activities.
- To facilitate sports competition among the youths.
| Sl. # | Type of School | Number |
| 1 | Higher Secondary Schools | 5 |
| 2 | Middle Secondary Schools | 2 |
| 3 | Lower Secondary Schools | 4 |
| 4 | Primary Schools | 10 |
| 5 | Extended Classrooms | 4 |
| 6 | ECCD centers | 19(Public) & 3 (Private) |
| 7 | NFE centers | 7 |