Description: (First Woman Cabinet Minister of Bhutan)
Dorji Choden is a prominent Bhutanese politician and engineer known for breaking barriers. She made history as the first female engineer in Bhutan, beginning her career as an assistant engineer in the Public Works Department. In 2013, she reached another significant milestone by becoming the first woman to serve as a minister in the Bhutanese cabinet, holding the position of Minister of Works and Human Settlement Ministry. Choden's career demonstrates her commitment to public service and her pioneering work in advancing women in the fields of engineering and politics.