On 15th February, 2019 ,  Hon'ble Finance Minister visited Paro Dzongkhag Administration and met with the staffs and Local Government leaders. 

The main purpose of Lyonpo's visit was to familiarize and also relate the financial state of the Nation.  Dasho Dzongda welcomed Lyonpo on his first official visit to Paro Dzongkhag and offered Tashi Delek on behalf of all  on a successful election win. 

Lyonpo also thanked all and especially the people of Paro Dzongkhag for rendering their full support during election period. 

Lyonpo presented a brief scenario of the 12FYP budget outlay, LG bloc grant, and the institution of Pay Commission. He added that the 12 FYP would be the last FY plan where Bhutan would receive grants/aids from donor countries. After the completion of 12 FYP, Bhutan would transform from a least developed nation to a lower middle income nation whereby outside grants/aids won't be available. Bhutan has to be sustainable on its own, Lyonpo mentioned.  

Lyonpo also touched on Flagship programs, One Gewog One Product (OGOP), sustainable water supply project, Cottage and Small Industry (CSI),  which all are in the pipeline for 12 FYP.

Most importantly Lyonpo relayed the key take aways for Civil Servants from His Majesty's Address during the 111th National Day Address to the nation. He emphasized the need for Civil Servants to be proactive and to carry out ones roles and responsibilities with utmost dedication, loyalty and sincerity. 

The visit ended after a short question and answer session.