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Gross National Happiness Commission

The central planning body of the Royal Government of Bhutan, responsible for formulating and coordinating five-year development plans guided by the philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH). Chaired by the Prime Minister, the GNHC screens all policies and projects through a GNH Policy Screening Tool that evaluates impact across nine domains including psychological wellbeing, health, education, living standards, good governance, ecological diversity, time use, cultural resilience, and community vitality.

Location

District: Thimphu
Address: Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu

Details

+975-2-325192
Established 2008

Last updated March 25, 2026