CHENGA PENJOR's JOURNEY

SY Thayeden 27 th  June 2022, you turn 6 years old. The first birthday, I will be missing. The situation comprising of rainy season and blockage of roads access across the country especially the national highway between Bumthang-Mongar is too risky to travel being the ongoing widening works in progress. I am extremely sorry for not being able to come there and I have no doubt for you in understanding the situation. 6 years ago on this day, you were born – a little princess of mine and today as you turn 6, you are grown into a beautiful princess of mine. I wish you many more years that you grow intellectually and fulfill all your dreams. You will remain my little princess forever how old you may grow. Today, as you cut your cake and blow away the candlelight, may God bless you with an abundance of strength. The strength to have thoughts for others and the depth of understanding of the nature of life are the signs of your growth. I am no prouder than this to be your dad. The conc...

The adoption of DGPC Service Rule came as a surprise to many of MHPAians. What surprises even more is that the adoption is w.e.f April 1st 2022 when the notice of adoption was issued at the end of April 2022. Why is it so desperate to adopt DGPC Service Rule? questioned by every employee silently.  With the adoption, new pay and allowances scale changes after cutting down all the MHPA (Project) allowances. There are many cries and dissatisfaction amongst those affected portions of employees. Some ranks are changed from higher to lower. The pay was halved and there are other stories of crediting 100s after deduction of loans & advances. Some are said running to negative. Now, how are they going to sustain for a month-long with families? I wonder how they are managing it. It is said “Money isn’t everything”. But everything seems money in reality. Without it, nothing seems existence. Isn’t it too ad-hoc to implement the rule? Are we not supposed to have a notice beforehand? Mental...

Sonam Yoesel Thayeden It is today that you are introduced to your schooling life. We believe schools are where education is taught and manners are learned. The first step to a better future is today and life after school will decide where you will land. Schooling life will introduce you to new friends and will provide you with many opportunities wherein you will showcase your talents. You are now given a variety of fields to choose from. Teachers will guide you to reach your inner call and they will make you deliver your inborn talents. Otherwise, they will also make sure that your talents are created and you follow that paved path. Give everything you are interested in and weigh it appropriately to discover what best suits you in the field of education. Education is not only learning to read and write. Learn how to respect your elders and care for your youngers. Learn how to talk with others and how to think good all the time. Be innovative that coexists with this technological world....

With my Team The days were tough with a tight schedule. On the way, it became smooth meeting with new friends, seniors, and a new environment. With the job stands completed, it is time to say goodbye. It had that great moment shared together with all the teams. The respect that they have shown and the regard that they have given me over my stay, kept me going till the end. They were my family, my friends, my coworkers. We shared our happiness together, shed our sweat together. We ate together and spent the whole time together. We were connected and dedicated ourselves to achieve the common goal. And at the last hour, I am happy to say, we have done what we were mandated to do so. It was doable all due to the team spirit. I have high regard to all the team members for their sincerity and commendable working spirit. It was a great opportunity to have associated with them and I will yearn for the same group of people if there are any such mishaps in the future (fingers crossed, no such re...

  With Dasho MD Coinciding with the 42 nd Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King, on 21 st February 2022, those from external agencies namely; Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC), Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric Project Authority (PHPA), Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority (MHPA), Hindcon Limited, and Jaiprakash Associated Limited (JAL) were called for a certification program from DGPC. It was scheduled inside the Dzangdopelri of Chukhha and Dasho MD and DGPC Directors were present. The day was sunny and the cool breeze of Chukhha was gushing on top of the Dzangdopelri. I can sense the excitement of all the participants. I can glance at the overall overview of Chukhha town towards the north, an astonishing view of the switchyard of Chukhha towards the east and the outfall of CHP, and the access road to the site in the south and west direction respectively. It was an awesomely refreshing view after so many working days.   After prostration, we were made to seat inside the Dz...

It was 6:30 AM in the morning, The tired body is forced to open my eyes, With sleepy eyes freshened with cold water, Cleansed surfacely, rinsed coldly, There, a driver was patiently waiting for my arrival, Greeting with a broad smile on his face, of course, sleepy face, Riding down to the site, Crossed the bailey bridge with security doing their job, Further down crossing the gate, Where the security looks at me, checks who else inside, Sometimes, my thought wanders, "they should know me by now," But then they are mandated to do so, I gave my smile, and they let us through, Passing the Dam makes me visit it once, There, I reach the mess where people are dining, I was greeted and offered a seat for breakfast, All are called for a gathering, Which they termed as TBT (Tool Box Talks), Groups were formed for doing a particular job, Briefing on today's program and safety issues were discussed, Vans, Tractors, and Thukrals are means for transportation, Here, we all are inside t...

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...