CHENGA PENJOR's JOURNEY

Dear Sir, As you are leaving MHPA this time and this time for real never to return (formally), it saddens me to the depth that takes me to the times I have worked under you for the last 2 years. The worst part happens to be not able to bid you well formally since I am out of station attending the important mission you have assigned me (Tala HRT Rectification Work). I hope this small note of mine will represent me spiritually there as you bid Goodbye to MHPA. The times fly real quick sir. With you, MHPA has grown and C&P, in particular, has grown to a height that shall embrace your presence even though you leave this place. You came with a mission to implement the Contractual terms and Procurement rules in MHPA and I hope the subordinates (including myself) are receptive to what you have preached. I am hopeful that you are satisfied and confident that the people you have trained will continue with your legacy. I have personally grown in terms of contracts & procurement und...

A roaring sound of a river, There flows the water; Freely, gently and calmly, Please deliver my messages to those dearly.   To those souls who have thought of me, To others who are satisfied where I am to be; With a message, I’m doing fine with sound health, Paving the pathways of problems that I’ve dealt.   With you, I am sending my love and warmth, Let it not diminish while you are stormed; Convey my deep respect and gratitude, Solemnly submit with a positive attitude.   Days seem to be like months, Homesick within seldom hunts; As Tractors & Power Tillers nearby thud, Woke from a deep imagination yearning to be hugged.   Life has its own course of destiny, Accepting the fact with utter dignity; Sometimes placed in a place you haven’t dreamt, Go with the flow for fate is always that to be meant.

Team MHPA It has a feeling of home wherever you are to a new place when you see someone known/familiar to you who belongs to a place that you originate. For instance, when you are traveling to Indian roads and by any mere luck you see the Bhutanese vehicle, the feelings are so intense that you feel safe and make you to the mindset, ‘there are some Bhutanese friends around who are also traveling via the same roadways.’ I felt that many times and I hope you all did too.  It was that day when MHPA management had their SC meeting at Thimphu and planned for a visit at THP on 10th January 2022. The team visited the site and luckily I was scheduled for Night Shift which has prompted me to dine the lunch together with the team. It was nice meeting them (although heads) and sharing my experiences. With them, I saw MHPA that I longed for and I felt homely. To them, I am confident enough to represent in executing the works assigned to me. With them, I am sending my love back home (Dangdung)...

Representing MHPA at THP It was on this day (02.01.2022), Sunday when everyone is in deep sleep and some may be dreaming because our sleep seems so sweet in the morning hours, I was awake as early as 4:00 AM. I have done the cleaning and arranging the things out (some perishable to be thrown out), checking my Gas, checking my switches to be OFF because I was not sure when I will return. The time-bound as per paper is three months which I am optimistic that it will be completed as planned. As discussed, the driver has timely turned up at 5:30 AM and surprisingly the street lights turned off at 5:00 AM. It was still dark when we started loading my bedding. We started our journey leaving Dangdung with emptiness dragging me. But one point I was very excited that I am representing MHPA in a larger forum. I feel lucky to have been nominated and contribute in whatsoever little way. Ascending towards Palela pass, it was so refreshing with thick blankets of snow-capped on the trees and driz...

My bedding packed In this current situation, Bhutan is solely dependent on Hydropower generation for the government to function after the closure of Tourism. Hydropower sectors cannot afford to lose time without generation and every hydropower plant in Bhutan is striving to live up to that standard. Unfortunately, Tala Hydropower Plant (THP), the largest power plant with a generating capacity of 1020MW has got some issues wherein the experts believe to be the issue related to HRT (Head Race Tunnel). A chunk of concrete was found inside the MIV (Main Inlet Valve) to which the decision of dewatering the water conductor system and rectifying was planned. As part of the manpower arrangement, I was nominated as a site engineer from MHPA. The news came as a surprise for me during the eleventh hour. The notice was circulated on 30 th  December 2021 that I should report to Tala on 2 nd  January 2022. For this kind of assignment, an individual needs to have mentally prepared. Anyhow, I...

Sincerely wishing you all It was yesterday a year 2021 and today it is 2022. As we realized, it will be 2023 tomorrow, so on and so forth. Second to seconds – minute to minutes – hour to hours – day to days – week to weeks – month to months, a year is being formed and we don’t really care how we have spent those seconds, minutes, hours, weeks, months until it is a year-end. As the year 2021 ends and the New Year of 2022 begins, every corner of the world celebrates and welcomes the New Year with many resolutions. Many promises are made which are barely kept. I find many people promising big and doing it small. The next day is normal with same work and same life. Sometimes, I feel New Year should be with different responsibilities at different places. The charm of New Year would be so tasteful if this happens. The year 2021 was too stressful for all the countries battling with the pandemic and many individuals were affected. It has affected all the people directly or indirectly. Many res...

Baby Yee Baby Yee turns 1 on 11 th  December 2021. He knows nothing of it and of all, baby Thai was so excited to celebrate. Born in Thimphu, raised at Trongsa and 1 st  Birthday celebrated at Yangtse. I wish my young man a very happy birthday. Early morning, Mom, Azam, and Atshung performed Tshokor in the name of baby Yee. Then a small cake-cutting ceremony was conducted. To make the day memorable, a potluck lunch was organized along with near and dear friends at Yangtse. Baby Yee, A year ago, when you were handed over to me by the medical team of JDWNRH, you were so tiny and I gently held you. I had a dream that time and that dream is to make your dreams come true. As you grow to a big man of mine, you shall realize your dreams and we together shall chase your dreams. I am hopeful, we will be great companion together. You will have all my love and support.  Love - Apa