Six core IT specialists from Bhutan's Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) attended an intensive ICT training course on 9-19 November 2015 in New Delhi, India as part of DRC’s preparations for the roll-out of its automated Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS).

The training focused on Advanced Java Technology, with both theory and practical approaches applied. The overall training program included database administration, web security, and IT project management.

RAMIS has been developed by the Indian company CMC, Ltd and the launch of the final components of the automated system is expected in 2016, at which time the system will be handed over to DRC for maintenance and future development. Accordingly, DRC is upgrading capacity and skills of its key IT personnel to ensure a smooth transition to the country-led implementation of RAMIS.