Welcome to the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MOESD) website. It is with great pleasure that we introduce His Excellency Jai Bir Rai, our esteemed Minister for the Ministry of Education in Bhutan. His Excellency’s vision for education and skills development has been a driving force for change and progress in the country.
His Excellency’s leadership journey began as a bureaucrat where he held various professional and leadership positions in different public and private organizations. His vast experience and expertise in Leadership Development, Strategic Management, Economic and Financial Science, Fiscal Planning, and Forecasting have been instrumental in shaping the development landscape of the nation. He is also a renowned national, regional, and international consultant and trainer, empowering people from all walks of life.
His Excellency’s impressive educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting and Finance from the Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands, a Post Graduate Certificate in Financial Management from the Royal Institute of Management, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Sherubtse College (Affiliated to Delhi University) in Bhutan.
His Excellency’s passion for the future of education is boundless, and he has a special interest in space science, drone and robotic technologies, entrepreneurs, skilling’s, and human capital developments. He also finds joy in reading artistic and futuristic books, gardening, seed collections, and cultivation of exotic fruits, flowers, and trees plantations.
We are honored to have His Excellency Jai Bir Rai as our Minister for the Ministry of Education and Skills Development. His vision for the future of education and skills development, coupled with his leadership and expertise, will continue to shape the future of Bhutan.