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BHUTAN’S THREE GIANT LEAPS

Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk set up National Assembly (Tshogdu) in 1953

It elected members representing Gewogs (smallest administrative units)

This was legislating body, people discussed national issues

Setting up of Royal Advisory Council (Lodoe Tshogde) in 1963

Served as link between king, council of ministers and people

Liaison ensured projects’ timely implementation King Jigme Singye Wangchuk set up District Development Committee in 1981 (Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogdue)

In 1991, he set up Gewog Yargay Tshogchhung (block development committees)

The 1998 devolution of powers to cabinet ministers

King became head of state while PM head of govt

PM has council of ministers

Constitution signed in 2008

The system of governance: a chart