Whither Dzongkha?

July 26th, 2024

Promoting Dzongkha has been our long-term policy since it became our national language. From briefly making Dzongkha the medium of instruction for subjects traditionally taught in English, such as history, and mandating it as a compulsory subject in national-level exams, to enforcing its use in all official settings through executive orders — we’ve tried all. Have these policies promoted Dzongkha or endeared it to young people?