Tshering Gyaltshen Penjor
Chair of Pelsung
ABOUT PELSUNG
WE ARE THEGUARDIANS OFPROSPERITY
ABOUT PELSUNG
LAUNCHED TO BUILD THE FUTURE
Launched on October 7, 2025 by His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Pelsung is the flagship innovation and capability building platform under the Gelephu Mindfulness City.
Positioned as the third pillar of nation-building, Pelsung is both a platform and a movement—designed to prepare Bhutanese youth to actively build and steward transformative initiatives like GMC and the 10X Bhutan ambition.
“Everything we are doing today is for our youth – so that they will be better versions of us, better prepared, smarter, and more hard-working. It falls on us to build that future, and on them to protect it and take it to greater heights. That is the reason Pelsung has been created.”
— His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, GMC Launch, October 7, 2025
WHAT PELSUNG IS
WHAT PELSUNG IS
Pelsung exists to help Bhutan build the people needed for its next phase of transformation. It is not a youth event series, and it is not a conventional training programme. It is a national capability platform that identifies promising Bhutanese youth, exposes them to real challenges, and creates pathways for them to contribute in meaningful ways. Bhutan does not lack ideas. It lacks execution capacity at scale. Pelsung exists to help close that gap.
HOW PELSUNG WORKS
Pelsung begins with immersion. The immersion programme is the entry point into a wider system that includes mini-cohorts, partner-linked challenge work, specialised capability development, alumni support, placements, and the Innovation Lab. In other words, immersion is where Pelsups begin. It is not the whole model.
POST-IMMERSION AND MINI-COHORTS
As Pelsung grows, it is moving beyond one-size-fits-all programming. Mini-cohorts allow Pelsups to be grouped into real domains of national importance and exposed to deeper, more practical work. Post-immersion pathways then help promising Pelsups continue into specialised roles, institutional projects, alumni opportunities, and solution development.
PELSUNG'S VALUES
AGENCY
We expect youth to take ownership of real challenges and real solutions.
COLLABORATION
We connect youth with institutions, mentors, peers, and partners so they can learn and contribute together.
RESILIENCE
We value discipline, adaptability, and the willingness to keep improving through real work.
PELSUNG AT A GLANCE
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Pelsups trained to date (Cohort 3: 309 at present
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Cohorts completed
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Partner organizations
PROGRAM JOURNEY
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THREE-MONTH IMMERSION
Pelsung begins with orientation, integration training, and community building. This phase prepares participants to work across disciplines and engage real problems seriously.
OUR PROFILE / BOARD MEMBERS
THE BOARD GUIDING THE MISSION
Pelsung is supported by board members across education, governance, and national institutions.
Board Members
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Chewang Rinzin
Vice-Chancellor, RUB
Dasho Tashi Dorji
Head, GMC Spirituality Sector
Sonam Choden
GMC Board Member
Jigdrel Singye Dorji
GMC Board Member
Tashi
Head of Audit and Corruption Investigation Bureau, GMC
Tshewang Chophel Dorji
Secretary, Ministry of Education and Skills Development
Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering
Governor, GMC
Col. Sonam Wangdi
Gyalsung
OUR PROFILE / MEET THE TEAM
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISSION
Pelsung is supported by a multidisciplinary team focused on programme delivery, partner coordination, and long-term national impact.
Team
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Phub Dorji
Executive Director of Pelsung
Leads strategy, institutional direction, and long-term mission outcomes.
Younten Dhendup Jamtsho
Associate Director of Partnership & Operations
Leads partnership strategy and operational systems across programmes.
Narayani Pradhan
Head of Program Design
Shapes programme architecture and participant learning pathways.
Tandin Dorji
Head of AFD
Leads AFD priorities and cross-team programme execution.
Surakcha Pradhan
AFD Associate
Supports operations and coordination for programme delivery.
Chandra Kala Ghalley
Program Design Associate
Supports design of participant journey and programme structure.
Kelden Wangmo
Partnership Associate
Supports collaboration pipelines and partner engagement.
Roshmi Ghalley
Alumni Engagement Associate
Builds alumni network continuity and long-term engagement.
Sonam Choki
Alumni Engagement Associate
Supports alumni initiatives and community touchpoints.
Damchoe Tshering
Operations & Logistics Associate
Coordinates logistics and operational readiness across activities.
Tshering Choden Ghalley
Welfare Associate
Supports participant welfare and wellbeing systems.
OUR PROFILE / ADVISORS
THE ADVISORS GUIDING THE MISSION
Pelsung’s management is supported by advisors with a breadth of experience across sectors and countries.
Contact Information
information@innovateforgmc.bt
Phone
+975-17629997
Address
Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan