Language Research and Promotion Division

Research:

The roles and responsibilities of the Language Research & Promotion Division are as follows:

1. To carry out Dzongkha-English bilingual research on grammar, dictionary, lexicon, etc.
2. To carry out bilingual research between indigenous language and English and write various books. 
3. To write Dzongkha-English bilingual phrasebook.
4. To carry out language research essential for Dzongkha ICTization.
5. To carry out research and survey on National Language and other languages. 
6. To conduct workshop, seminar, symposium, advocacy, conference, etc. related to divisional mandate.
7. To carry out collaborative works with foreign language researchers.

Program :

1. Create awareness on the importance of Dzongkha as the national language through media, field visits and talking sessions.
2. Organization of trainings for civil servants, armed forces, etc. and other training activities enshrined in the Dzongkha Policy Framework approved in 100th Cabinet meeting.
3. Coordination and monitoring of Dzongkha promotional activities with Dzongkha Focal Persons.
4. Hosting, organization and coordination of linguistic related professional and seminal programs through meetings, colloquium, seminars and conferences with various stakeholders.
5. Develop project proposals, explore funding support, monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
6. Coordination, development, and airing of Dzongkha educational materials such as pamphlets, audio-visuals, cartoons, MTV, subtitles, etc.
7. Organize and promote Dzongkha literary activities such as talks, quiz, essay, spell tests, literary writing competitions, etc.
8. Establish institutional linkages both within and outside the country  with linguistic and educational agencies for collaboration, assistance, and  enhancement  of knowledge.
9. Organise, conduct, and  publication on Dzongkha Usage in the country through surveys and research and maintain statistical records of Dzongkha.
10. Monitor implementation of Dzongkha policy by ministries, agencies, Dzongkhags, Thromdes, and local governments.
11. Liaison with other agencies as DoCDD’s representative on Dzongkha plans, policies, budgets, etc.