28 January, Thimphu: His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo conferred Dakyen to Lyonpo Younten Phuntsho as the Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock at the Golden Throne Room of the Trashichhodzong on 28th January 2024.
Lyonpo Younten Phuntsho has a Masters of Environment Management from Yale University USA and a Master of Science in Forestry Management and Administration from Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy Dehra Dun in India. His expertise is in the areas of Natural Resource Management, Climate Change, Environment and Forestry.
Prior to his appointment as the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, he worked with the Department of Forest and Park Services and in the World Wildlife Fund.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock extends congratulations and a warm welcome to the newly appointed Minister. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with Lyonpo Yonten Phuntsho to build a prosperous and resilient future for our agricultural sector..
