South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC)

Chador TENZIN

DesignationHead (Associate Director)

Professional Bio

Chador has more than 20 years of experience in the field of hydropower planning and engineering, operation & maintenance of hydropower plant, contract & project management and supervision of hydropower construction. He is involved in providing consultancy services related to hydropower development spanning from investigation, preparation of pre-feasibility studies, feasibility/detailed project report and engineering services for the construction of hydropower projects.

CHONGA LHAMO

DesignationSenior Section Officer

SARIC Training SAR100

DAGO ZANGMO

DesignationDirector

SARIC Training Road Safety Management

Professional Bio

Dago has 18 years of experience as a practicing engineer in the field of civil engineering working mostly in the disaster and climate resilient infrastructure, specially related to earthquake and flooding risks.

Dawa JAMTSHO

DesignationSenior Engineer

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

Dawa have been working in Bhutan Power Corporation since August 2016. He started his career as a distribution engineer at remote district of Dagana in Bhutan. In 2020, he was transferred to Capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. He has worked as head of customer services in Bhutan Power Corporation. Since 2023, he has been heading the technical section of the same division where he oversees planning of distribution infrastructure and execution. He is responsible for operation and maintenance of distribution network of the capital city.

DAWA ZAM

DesignationExecutive Engineer (Civil)

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

DECHEN DEMA

DesignationExecutive Engineer

Professional Bio

Dechen is an executive engineer working with the Department of Energy, under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. She has more than 12 years of experience working with the Royal Government of Bhutan. Currently under DoE, she is pursuing to learn about evolving technologies in the field of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. She is working towards promoting the use of clean, affordable and innovative renewable energy systems and promoting energy efficiency and conservation measures through energy efficient technologies.

DEKI WANGMO

DesignationAssistant Engineer (Electrical).

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Deki is an assistant engineer at Druk Green Energy Trading (DGET). She is responsible for preparing purchase and sale bids based on supply-demand analysis, managing energy accounting and billing for Druk Green Power Corporation plants, and coordinating with the Bhutan Power System Operator for power imports and exports via the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX). She facilitates market transactions, communicates bid results, and settles grid-related charges to ensure accurate accounting and compliance.

DEMA LHAMO

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

Professional Bio

Dema Lhamo is a Civil Engineer with over 12 years of professional experience in the hydropower sector, covering project construction, operation, maintenance, engineering, and corporate governance. She began her career with the construction of the 720 MW Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project and subsequently worked with Druk Green Power Corporation Limited in the operation and maintenance of hydropower assets. Currently, she leads the Engineering & Design Section of the 600 MW Khorlochhu Hydropower Project, a strategic partnership project jointly developed by Druk Green Power Corporation Limited and The Tata Power Company Limited.

JAMYANG TEMPA

DesignationEngineer

KARMA TSHOMO

DesignationManager

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

Professional Bio

Karma has been working with Druk Green Power Corporation since 2014. She began her career as an assistant engineer (Civil) at Chhukha Hydropower Plant (CHP), the oldest hydropower project in Bhutan. Currently she holds the position of Manager, Civil Maintenance Section at Druk Green Power Corporation. In her current role, her responsibilities include planning, drawing, designing, estimating, and executing projects related to hydraulic civil structures and other infrastructures such as buildings, roads, and walls.

KINLEY ZANGMO

DesignationElectrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

KINZANG WANGDI

DesignationAssistant Engineer (Civil)

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Kinzang is an assistant engineer (civil) and has been involved in overseeing topographical surveys and mapping for hydropower studies at various levels within the department for past six years. His responsibilities included site visits, as well as the preparation of reports and maps for hydropower structures, including dam siting during the reconnaissance and pre-feasibility phases of study. Additionally, he has been conducting initial environmental and social impact studies for the reconnaissance and pre-feasibility of new hydroelectric projects in Bhutan.

KUENGA GYELTSHEN

DesignationChief Operating Officer

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

Professional Bio

Kuenga has extensive experience in the hydropower sector, he has contributed to several significant projects across Bhutan. Currently, he serves as the CEO at Druk Hydro Energy Limited, where he oversees the construction of the 600mw Khorlochhu Project in Bhutan. His blend of practical experience, advanced education, and strategic vision positions him as a key contributor to the sector. Through his work, Kuenga continues to champion innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, playing a crucial role in Bhutan's journey towards energy self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability.

KUENZANG DORJI

DesignationAssistant Executive Engineer (Civil)

Professional Bio

Kuenzang is a civil engineer with almost a decade of experience in design, estimation, drawings, site supervision and execution of civil infrastructure projects within Druk Green Power Corporation. Further, he is heavily involved in the preparation and evaluation of tenders/procurement documents and executing the projects as per the norms of the procurement document and transaction of procurement data through Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP).

Kunzang Chophel

DesignationSenior Divisional Manager (Electrical)

Professional Bio

Kunzang has experience in asset management, preventive maintenance, and team leadership, He is committed to adapting and implementing innovative solutions to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime. Additionally, his division is entrusted to taking care of customer services and metering, billing and revenue collection by electricity supply.

LHAKPA CHOKI TAMANG

DesignationElectrical Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Lhakpa serves as the shift in-charge engineer at an interconnecting substation of Bhutan Power Corporation. Her responsibilities include monitoring feeder loading records, coordinating with the maintenance team during faults, and maintaining communication with the central load dispatch center. She actively participates in testing, maintenance, and fault clearance activities, working closely with her teammates to ensure smooth and reliable substation operations during her shift

LHENDHUP NAMGYAL

LN

DesignationAssociate Director

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Yeshi's professional journey has been characterized by her interest in earth's processes and resources, inspiring her to actively pursue various renewable energy training programs.

NANDA KUMARI

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Nanda is an electrical engineer with a proven track record in transmission line construction, operation, and maintenance, coupled with a strong academic foundation in renewable energy. Dedicated and results-oriented professional with a passion for sustainable energy solutions, she is eager to contribute skills and knowledge to challenging projects and drive innovation in the power sector.

NGAWANG NORBU

NN

DesignationAssociate Director

SARIC Training Regional Power Markets

Professional Bio

Pema has gained extensive experience with variety of software tools for integration of Unit control, governor and excitation system.

NIMA ZANGMO

DesignationDeputy Executive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Nima has been working with the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Bhutan since 2016. She is actively involved in developing technical regulations to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the power sector. Her responsibilities include issuing licenses for the construction, generation, operation, and maintenance of hydropower and solar power plants, as well as monitoring compliance with these licenses to uphold regulatory standards and promote sustainable energy development.

PELCHUK DAMA

DesignationShift Engineer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Pelchuk is a dedicated shift engineer at Druk Green Power Corporation, where she has played a pivotal role in operating the Tala Hydro Power Plant. Her responsibilities have included assisting in plant management, training shift operators, and performing comprehensive data reporting and system analysis. She too served as a senior section officer in the auxiliary maintenance unit. In this role, she was responsible for maintaining supply panels, diesel generating systems, and illumination systems. Additionally, she worked extensively with systems, applications, and products in data processing, handling budget forecasting and ensuring efficient operations.

PEMA CHOKEY

DesignationChief Engineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Pema is a chief engineer at the regional office of the Department of Surface Transport. She is responsible for road and bridge construction, maintenance, and safety operations within the designated jurisdiction, ensuring efficient management and delivery of transportation infrastructure services. She has proven expertise in project management and roadwork implementation, with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and quality standards

PEMA LHAMO

DesignationAssistant Executive Engineer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Pema has gained extensive experience with variety of software tools that have enabled her to streamline project management and execution effectively. Remarkably, she has gained significant experience in utilizing different software for integration of Unit control, governor and excitation system. Her expertise in large system, regional cooperation in energy management, sustainability, renewable energy integration and most importantly understanding women and corporate leadership has helped in collaboration and knowledge sharing among professionals in energy sector across South Asia.

PEMA WANGMO

DesignationSection Officer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Pema is the section officer (Electrical) at Kurichhu Hydropower Plant under Druk Green Power Corporation. Her primary responsibilities involve supervising and managing time effectively while coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure the optimal operation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure. This includes overseeing generators, transformers, and control systems to enhance the efficiency of the hydroelectric system. Her role requires her to accurately forecast the daily operational schedule and monitor electrical parameters to mitigate significant load fluctuations

Phuntsho Choden

DesignationSenior Engineer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Phuntsho Choden is a Senior Electrical Engineer at Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPC). She is currently responsible for distribution system planning, budgeting, power allocation, and solar grid integration studies across Bhutan’s power network. She joined BPC in 2016 as a Planning Engineer in Gelephu, Bhutan, a region that is now being developed as the Gelephu Mindfulness City. Over the past decade, she has gained extensive experience in distribution system planning, rural electrification, network expansion, power system studies, and renewable energy integration.

PRATIGYA PRADHAN

DesignationAssociate Director (Civil)

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Pratigya is the associate director (civil) and has worked in Druk Green Power Corporation. She is involved in planning and design of hydropower projects in Bhutan. Her key role is in hydrological assessment, power optimization and energy estimation. She is also a member of the dam safety committee for hydropower plants in Bhutan.

Richen LHAMO

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DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Richen is a skilled civil/geotechnical engineer with over 12 years of experience in design, estimation, drawing, site supervision, and execution of civil infrastructure projects, including involvement in four major hydropower plants under Druk Green Power Corporation. She has extensive expertise in the preparation and evaluation of tenders and procurement documents, ensuring compliance with procurement norms, and managing procurement data transactions through System Processing.

Rinchen Lhamo

RL

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Rinchen is a skilled civil/geotechnical engineer with over 12 years of experience in design, estimation, drawing, site supervision, and execution of civil infrastructure projects, including involvement in four major hydropower plants under Druk Green Power Corporation.

Rinzin CHODEN

DesignationDeputy Executive Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Sangay CHODEN

DesignationDivisional Manager

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Sangay is a divisional manager at Electricity Services Division (ESD) at Bhutan Power Corporation. (BPC). She is responsible for the overall management and administration including budgeting, planning, execution of plan work, and providing customer care & services, all of which contribute to driving socioeconomic growth of the Mongar District. Her expertise spans the Construction of Distributions Lines and Substations as well as developing and mentoring technicians and engineers to help them acquire the necessary skills and expertise in distribution network.

SANGAY ZANGMO

DesignationAssistant Executive Engineer (Electrical)

SARIC Training SAR100

SONAM CHODEN

DesignationDeputy Executive Engineer

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Sonam Choden is an Executive Engineer at the Department of Surface Transport under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, Bhutan, and among the few women engineers in the Department. With over 10 years’ experience in road infrastructure planning, design, and project management, she specializes in geometric and pavement design, feasibility studies, Detailed Project Report preparation, cost estimation, and risk management.

SONAM PELDON

DesignationSenior Environment Officer

Professional Bio

Sonam has been working as a full-time employee at DGPC since November 9, 2010. She currently serves as a senior environment officer in the geology, environment, and survey unit of the organization.

SONAM TENZIN

DesignationDeputy Collector

Professional Bio

Working under the Customs & Excise Division, Department of Revenue and Customs, Ministry of Finance, Bhutan. Oversees the Electronic Customs Management System (eCMS), leading Bhutan’s efforts in Customs modernization through digital transformation, trade facilitation, and regulatory reform. He also serves as the lead for the Bhutan Customs team in the development of the Bhutan National Single Window (NSW).

TEMPA TSHERING

DesignationChief Engineer

SARIC Training Tunnel Boring Machines

Tenzin

DesignationDirector General

Professional Bio

Tenzin plays a significant role in overseeing the development and implementation of policies related to information and transport infrastructure. He has served in various capacities within the ministry, contributing to numerous infrastructure projects.

TENZIN PELDEN LHAMO

DesignationAssociate Engineer

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Tenzin is an electrical engineer with Bhutan Power Corporation Limited. She has actively participated in diverse projects focusing on electrical transmission systems, renewable energy integration, and emerging technologies. She has successfully led initiatives that required a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles, coupled with innovative solutions to address complex challenges.

THINLEY WANGCHUK

DesignationEngineer

SARIC Training Road Asset Management

Professional Bio

Thinley is a civil engineer with over 3 years of experience at the Department of Surface Transport. His work is primarily centred within the RMMS (Road Maintenance Management System) and GIS (Geographic Information Thinley is a civil engineer with over 3 years of experience at the Department of Surface Transport. His work is primarily centred within the RMMS (Road Maintenance Management System) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) section of the department, where he is responsible for maintaining and updating the extensive road data database. Additionally, he is deeply interested in landslide mitigation studies, which are crucial for enhancing the safety and longevity of the transport infrastructure in vulnerable regions.Systems) section of the department.

TSHERING CHODEN

DesignationChief Architect

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Tshering is the chief architect at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. She leads the design division, providing technical support to government agencies in designing, drawing, cost estimation, and procurement for public infrastructure projects nationwide.

TSHERING WANGCHUK

DesignationBusiness Analyst

Professional Bio

Tshering is a business analyst at the Digital Service Transformation Division, Department of Digital Transformation (DDT), Government Technology Agency under the Royal Government of Bhutan. In his role he leads and supports critical digital transformation initiatives across government agencies, with a strong focus on improving public service delivery through technology. He currently serves as the technical advisor and focal point for the Bhutan National Single Window (BNSW) project, a flagship initiative launched in July 2025. He is also actively engaged in the development of citizen-centric platforms, such as the National eService Portal and the Citizen Engagement and Feedback System in Bhutan.

TSHERING YANGKI

DesignationExecutive Engineer

SARIC Training Renewable Energy

Professional Bio

Tshering has extensive experience in energy policy and planning. She is currently leading efforts to formulate Bhutan's national energy policy, overseeing research, drafting, and collaboration with key stakeholders. Prior to this role, she was involved in preparing Bhutan's renewable energy development roadmap, which provides a strategic vision for renewable energy development, particularly hydropower and solar projects, extending up to 2040. Besides, she is also engaged in preparing framework for solicited and unsolicited solar projects, reviewing and preparing checklist for monitoring projects under concession agreements, power system data analysis and publication of power system information reports.

Tshering Yangzom

DesignationHead, Centre of Excellence for Automation, Control and Protection

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Tshering is a professionally trained electrical engineer with over 13 years of experience specializing in automation, control, and protection systems within the hydropower sector. Currently, she serves as the head of the Centre of Excellence for Automation, Control, and Protection at the Hydropower Research & Development Centre under Druk Green Power Corporation. Her role involves leading the planning, testing, and execution of advanced engineering solutions and applied research while ensuring alignment with internationally accepted practices.

TSHERING ZANGMO

DesignationProject Engineer

Current OrganisationM/s Thupsel Builders

SARIC Training SAR100

Professional Bio

Throughout my career as a Substation Operation Head for 132/33/11kV Power Substation, I have been responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of substations. My key areas of responsibility have included substation operation and maintenance coordination, switching operations, emergency response and system restoration, asset reliability monitoring, team leadership, and safety management. In parallel,along with my experience as a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 I have actively conducted internal audits to support compliance and continual improvement within our Integrated Management System (IMS).

Wangmo

DesignationAssistant Engineer (Civil)

SARIC Training Dam Safety Principles

Professional Bio

Wangmo is an assistant engineer in the Department of Energy under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. Her responsibilities include conducting hydrological studies for developing hydropower resources and other renewable energy projects, ensuring the establishment of reliable hydrological design parameters for project planning and design. She oversees the Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) aspects of renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and relevant international standards.

YESHEY TSHOMO

DesignationDeputy Executive Engineer

SARIC Training Women Trailblazers in Logistics

Professional Bio

Yeshey is presently serving as deputy executive engineer at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. She is currently a member of joint group of experts for flood management between Royal Government of Bhutan and Government of India representing her department. Her research area includes road construction improvement methods, flood management, road maintenance and construction, pavement deterioration prediction etc.

YESHI JIGME CHODEN

DesignationGeologist

SARIC Training Green Hydrogen Study and Networking Tour