Responsibilities:

Census and Survey Division of the NSB is responsible for conducting case studies and nationwide surveys and publish reports. Besides, the division is also responsible to extend technical support to the sectors and conduct training in the filed of data collection and survey methodology.

Responsibilities:

1. To Develop clear line of communication and well delineated responsibilities among statistical agencies.
2. Develop and co-ordinate work plans or strategies based on the type, timing, and periodicity of data needs.
3. Co-ordinate with Dzongkhags in relation to surveys and statistical activities
4. Co-ordinate with foreign states and international agencies
5. Compile, analyse, and publish Statistical Yearbook and other regular publications
6. Verify and validate all sectoral level statistical estimates though workshops to ensure soundness of methodology and consistency with statistical procedures, and also uniformity in data thus issued.
7. Conduct workshops and training for statistical personnel from time to time in order to keep abreast of statistical techniques and other developments in the field
8. Compile and distribute Socio-economic indicators
9. Socio-economic impact assessments.

Responsibilities:

1. To bring out the annual National Accounts Statistics.
2. Prepare medium term GDP forecast.
3. To bring out the half yearly national CPI.
4. To bring out quarterly Thimphu Food Price Index (TFPI).

Short term plan:

1. To prepare half yearly GDP estimates.
2. To migrate to SNA 1993 with 3 to 4 years.
3. To develop an input and out table for Bhutan.
4. To develop an asset account for Bhutan.
5. To develop International Price Comparison

Responsibilities:

1. Database Management of Population and Housing Census Spatial information
2. Building the spatial database for Dzongkhag and Geog level statistically through GIS platform.
3. Integration of Statistical information and the GIS database.
4. Development of Geo-database for socio-economic indicators in reference to National Geo-coordinate system.
5. Maintenance of Socio-economic geo-database for online information dissemination to the user organizations.
6. Customer oriented information extraction from the National Geo-database.
7. Confirming with the national standard with Centre for GIS Coordination (CGISC) in the field of technology advancement, Meta data, Data acquisition and data compatibility.
8. Meeting the training user needs in the field of GIS applications for GIS user communities.
9. Compilation of Statistical information from different user organizations for further dissemination through spatial data.
10. Preparation of Socio-Economic Indicator GIS Atlas.

Responsibilities:

The Secretariate Services looks into the administrative and financial matters of NSB.

Responsibilities:

1. Collect data and update them at regular intervals in the Dzongkhags and maintain a comprehensive Dzongkhag statistical datatbase.
2. Compile and produce reports and publication of “Dzongkhag Statistical Profile”.
3. In collaboration with the NSB to coordinate and control statistical activities at the Dzongkhag and Gewog levels.
4. Focal point for dissemination of Dzongkhag/Gewog level information.
5. Coordination. Collection and Compilation of primary data collection in Dzongkhags.
6. Prepare statistical work plan and budget for statistical activities in Dzongkhags and Gewogs.
7. Validate, assure sound definitions, concepts and classifications for statistical surveys and data collection.
8. Coordinate with the Dzongkhag Sector Officials in generating information.
9. Provide technical assistance to Dzongkhag Sectors and Gewogs.
10. Ensure timely collection of data at the Dzongkhag level.