04/10/2024
๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ผ ๐๐ฟ. ๐๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ง๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ต๐ ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ณ๐๐น๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐
Dasho Dr. Lotay Tshering, former Prime Minister of Bhutan, has been appointed Governor of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC).
The appointment was made by His Majesty The King following a recommendation from the Board of Directors of the GMC during its inaugural meeting on October 1, 2024, held at Dungkar Dzong in Paro.
In his new role, Governor Dasho Dr. Lotay will lead the domestic implementation of the Gelephu Mindfulness City strategy, ensuring its growth aligns with Bhutanese values and His Majestyโs vision for sustainable development.
He will oversee internal operations, coordinating with the Royal Government of Bhutan, stakeholders and the Board to integrate national priorities.
Working closely with CEO Mun Leong Liew, Dasho Dr. Lotay will focus on managing policies, infrastructure projects and local ex*****on.
His role will ensure that the cityโs development balances local needs with international standards, reflecting Bhutanโs identity while positioning the city as a model for mindful, sustainable urban growth.
As the primary domestic authority, he will drive growth through actionable plans promoting sustainability. He will report directly to the Board of Directors.
The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project is a pioneering initiative creating an urban environment centered around mindfulness, sustainability and innovation.
The city will integrate traditional Bhutanese values with cutting-edge design and technology, harnessing the Kingdomโs abundant green power to serve as a global exemplar of holistic development.
The GMC will operate as a Special Administrative Region vested with executive, legislative and independent judicial power.
