The Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority (BQPCA) organized a welcome ceremony to receive two officials who successfully completed the three-month Pelsup Training Programme: Ms. Jamphel Choden, Programme Officer, Engineering Professional Council (EPC), and Ms. Leki Choden, Assistant Programme Officer, Higher Education Quality Council (HEQC).
The ceremony commenced with a warm welcome address delivered by Dr. Ugyen Tshewang, Director of BQPCA, in the presence of Heads of Councils and officials of the Authority. During the programme, officials extended their heartfelt congratulations to the returning Pelsups for successfully completing the training and acknowledged their commitment to professional growth. They also expressed confidence that the knowledge, skills, and experiences acquired through the programme would contribute meaningfully to strengthening the work of the organization and advancing its mandates.
As a mark of goodwill, appreciation, and recognition of their achievement, khadars were presented to the returning Pelsups. This was followed by a cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the successful completion of the training and their return to the BQPCA family.
The event concluded with a refreshment session, providing an opportunity for officials and colleagues to interact with the returning Pelsups, share experiences, and strengthen professional relationships.
The welcome ceremony served as a meaningful occasion to recognize the dedication and accomplishments of the two Pelsups while reaffirming BQPCA’s commitment to continuous professional development, leadership development, and capacity building.
About the Pelsup Programme
The Pelsup Programme forms part of a broader national vision for building a capable and future-ready Bhutanese society. Together with DeSuung and Gyalsung, it represents one of the key nation-building initiatives established under the visionary leadership of His Majesty The King.
The three programmes are distinct yet complementary in their objectives:
- Pelsung (Prosperity Guardians): Focused on cultivating future-ready professionals and leaders who can contribute to Bhutan’s socio-economic transformation, innovation, and sustainable development.
- DeSuung (Guardians of Peace): Promotes the values of service, discipline, volunteerism, and community engagement.
- Gyalsung (National Service): Prepares Bhutanese youth for nation-building through character development, civic responsibility, leadership, and national preparedness.
Collectively, these initiatives aim to nurture a resilient, capable, responsible, and united citizenry, thereby strengthening the foundations for Bhutan’s long-term peace, prosperity, and national development.
