Yeshey Penjor (c. 1964)[1] is a Bhutanese politician who was Minister for Agriculture and Forests from 2018 to 2023.[2][3][4] He was a member of the National Assembly of Bhutan from October 2018 to November 2024.[5]

Early life and education

Penjor was born on c. 1964.[1]

He graduated from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand and received a degree of Master of Science in Environment and Management.[1]

Professional career

Before joining politics, he has served as the Project Director of Green Public Procurement Project[6] and has served as Climate Change Policy Advisor with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) of Bhutan and the National Environment Commission.[2]

Political career

Penjor is a member Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT).[5] He was elected to the National Assembly of Bhutan in the 2018 elections for the Nubi-Tangsibji constituency.[2] On 3 November, Lotay Tshering formally announced his cabinet structure and Penjor was named as Minister for Agriculture and Forests.[2] On 7 November 2018, he was sworn in as Minister for Agriculture and Forests in the cabinet of Prime Minister Lotay Tshering.[7]

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Political offices
Preceded by Minister for Agriculture and Forests
2018–present
Incumbent


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